New Jersey Part I

Some photos of our recent trip to Bellosguardo.

 A deer stopping by to say hello to Hadley

Morning carriage ride

Let the dress up begin.

Busy feeding the animals

Playing in the stream

Hadley's personal garage

 A Cicada. They live in the ground  for 17 years then emerge as an adult with wings. They were everywhere and are harmless. We wont see them again until Hadley is 19 years old.

Shopping for flowers to plant

Backyard upgrade

A few months ago Hadley received a water/sandbox that she loves to play in. I had not found a good place for it and was constantly moving it around the yard. I finally came up with a plan to create a little area for it. Here are a few before and after photos. (Just a side note; If anyone hears of me planing a project outside during this time of year again, please remind me that its too hot!)

Santa Barbara

Two weeks ago we took a trip to Santa Barbara. Here are some photos of our adventures.

 Hendry's Beach

 Elings Park where we were married

 Walking Nani

 Ellwood Preserve

 Goleta Beach

 Goleta Pier

Lake Los Caneros 

 First time using chop sticks

Mmmm frozen Yogurt

 A little reading before bed

 Collecting pine cones

 With Auntie Kelly

 Exhausted

 Beach time!

Palm Springs over night

 

A Cowgirl Birthday Party

The  neighbors had a birthday party for their middle daughter Abigail, who turned 5.  There was pizza, cake, presents, crafts and horse rides, everything a child would love. One of the crafts was to paint the horses. The party was a big hit and I think the parents had just as much fun.

 Hadley with the birthday girl.