Avila Valley Barn 5-12-15

While we were in CA we stopped by  Avila Valley Barn with the M family. 

Pool Day 5-11-15

Look who snuck into our van.

Today we went swimming.  It was a bit chilly but the kids didn't mind too much.

Birthday 5-10-15

Look who visited our campsite.  He crawled onto our firepit after we made breakfast.

Look at my sweet girl.  She's adjusted to camp life fairly well. 

Here's a look inside our tent.

After going to church in Santa Maria we went to visit the Medina's.  Yahissa bought me a birthday cake! Delicious.  She's such a thoughtful friend.

I got this beautiful flower from church.  

Busy, busy, busy 5-9-15

Yum! Donuts for breakfast. :)

This morning we had a tea party with our friends.

Afterwards we visited the newest little E.

Stopped by to say hi to old friends.

Then we headed back to the Pike's house.  After prepping some snacks we packed up for the drive-in.

Pauley 5-8-15

Pike 5-8-15

We visited the Pike family while we were in California.  We met them because they lived next door to us.  They're an amazing family.  Daniel Pike was in the Air Force.  Him and his wife Naomi have 3 wonderful children that played with our kids.  (Their oldest son Kael was best friends with Kurtis.)

Naomi makes dolls and animals and sells them online.  (Her shop can be found HERE.)  She invited Heidi to her house and taught her how to make them as well.  She's the most creative person I've ever met!  Both of them are total sci-fi nerds like Kevin and I.

Daniel was forced to retire when he found out that he had cancer in his tongue.  They were featured in the local paper. HERE and HERE is their story.