Happy B-Day

| April 19, 2004

This is one of just a couple of pictures I snagged from Mo’s 30th birthday party. I took a bunch of pictures with her camera but neglected my own. Bummer.

Flaming Marshmellow

| April 19, 2004

Darin gives an example of what not to do when making S’mores. Some people like their marshmellows burned but everyone knows that it is best consumed when golden brown.

S’mores

| April 19, 2004

Abigail’s first experience with this long time treat tradition was a good one. Matt made her first one with a perfect, golden brown marshmellow. Of course, she had to take it apart and eat each piece individually. Kinda misses the point but she still doesn’t like her food mixed together.

My Turn

| April 19, 2004

My turn to hang with the kids while Kerri gets some adult time with the others.

Boogie Crew

| April 19, 2004

I suppose I remember playing at the beach and never feeling the cold when I was a kid but nowadays I’m not so oblivious. The kids spent a lot of time in the cold water of the Central Coast.

BBQ Master

| April 19, 2004

Matt did the Q’ing for the weekend. This is his family’s place — A place where he’s been coming for 30 years or so.

Matthew and the BBQ

| April 19, 2004

Actually, *this* picture sums up the stress level. The little ones did keep us on our toes but everyone got back [relatively] undamaged.

Darin Working Hard

| April 19, 2004

This picture sums up the stress level we felt while up north.

Tide Pools

| April 19, 2004

We spent some time at the tide pools on the north end of the beach. They’re simply awesome when the tide goes out with tons of trapped pools and countless sea life. This little sucker was found in a shallow pool — I don’t know what type of fish he is but those teeth make [...]

Anchors Away

| April 19, 2004

This is the Cayucos Crew (less Matt who is taking the picture) in Morro Bay, on our way to feed the seals.