Asilomar 2009

About half of our time in California is spent at Asilomar which is a state conference ground near Monterey Bay. The Mowell family spends the days at the beach, playing in the volleyball court sand, eating, and hanging out in the big room we all use like a living room. I can't describe how much Alex loved having other kids to play with...especially boys! The Barron family has 4 boys, 3 of which played with Alex like he was the 5th. :) We did have a couple days of sunshine, so we made sure to be at the beach for those times. The waves were huge this year and the water just as cold as usual. Once we got Alex's feet wet, we could barely keep him out of the water! I can't wait for next year....it could be interesting with all the kids!

Alex took this picture!

California Trip

We've spent the past week or two in California in the San Francisco Bay area. These first pictures are in Santa Rosa at the Jackson's. It was a pretty hot day while we were there, but it was cool under the big oak tree. Alex had fun playing with a bucket of water, rose petals, and bubbles. The last few pictures are in Redwood City at the Mowell's. Alex liked to help weed in the garden, go for wagon rides, and take walks to the park to play with other kids.

Phil, Stu, Uncle Johnnie, Andy (and Mom in the background)

Grandpa, Dad, and Grandma

Aunt Ginny and Alex playing with rose petals. "He loves me. He loves me not. He loves me!"

At a vista point overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge. Sorry, the fog was over the bridge this year, so no pics.

Redwood City

Phil and Alex are picking apricots. Alex did eat a number of them and seemed to enjoy them alot! Although as you can see below, he liked to throw them too. :)

Alex helping Grandma in the garden.

End of Spring

Here's a few pictures of the begining of summer. Some friends gave us a go-cart and Alex loves to go for rides! We also had kittens this spring, and Alex enjoyed giving them food and keeping track of them. As always, Alex plays with water constantly and loves to go for rides around the yard in his wagon or stroller.

Alex and the Wii

Alex found Duck Hunt on the Wii very exciting, as you can see!