We soaked up every last bit of the sunshine in Santa Barbara, the kids played hard, and the kids slept hard!
One day we went in to Carpenteria to check out the huge candy store, scored some candy and then took the open-aired trolley around town.
Instructing the littlest on making fountain wishes.
The sun burnt hot every afternoon. It's a proven fact it is easier to get a tan in Cali then in Idaho, so we did our best!
Ed decides to dig a big hole and bury the boys in it. We are clearly tourists who don't believe in SPF or sand-safety.
...meanwhile, the girls work on their surfing skills...
Haha! Just a teeny bit freaked out.
Covered in SAND!
Such a beautiful boy!
Refueling...
The girls worked on a beach dinner show for us all week. They made up the songs, created costumes, choreographed some moves...it was great!
These three girls had a room to themselves and it was like summercamp around the clock. Lots of peach body spray!
Pre-show!
Ben spent much of his time working on his lincoln log estates. This one has a golf course!
K & E stayed with the kids so Joe could take me to lunch at Brophy's. Bar none the best fish and chips I've ever had.
And while I don't usually go for a beer, the location pretty much demanded it. Super-fun!
Showtime, round 2!
Promised the kids a bonfire. They had to settle for fire made of little sticks and cardboard. It was enough to squeeze out a couple 'o s'mores!
So beautiful!!!
We had such an awesome week in California!
Thanks so much to Jess for hosting us and genuinely acting as if we weren't as loud and crazy and messy as we really are! It was truly an unforgettable vacation!
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