The Village Inn

 this is my boyfriend Ben.  well, he is not really my boyfriend.  we just hang out sometimes.

 beautiful day on the island.  it was hot out there.

so hot in fact that Ben's dad and my dad had to stop in and have a cold beverage.  here i am behind the bar checking things out.

Precision Metalcraft

 this is a place where my daddy works sometimes.  i love it here.  just look around.  this is the perfect place for a 9 month old baby girl.

 the beautiful Cheyenne giving me some kisses.

Trader Joe's Run

 alright.  we are here bright and early.  all nice and comfy in the Balboa Baby cart cover.  thanks mommy!

checking in with Uncle Pete.  Uncle Pete is the keeper of the nutz and dried fruit section...  best looking section in the store!

 just passing through.  i think this wine used to be pretty popular at my house before i was around.

 even with a diaper on, the freezer section is chilly.

checking out.  what this guy didn't know is that i am actually trying to hijack some shredded cheese.  he found it last minute.   busted!

TSR

 getting ready for my hike.  looking happy as always.  this beanie is itchy!

 this is Tsunami Day actually.  not really smart of my parents to take me down to the tidepools.  not to mention the rocks are insanely slippery.  stick to the trails people.

 ah!  relaxing with a book.

 baby deer that was walking by the house.

wild turkey.  we saw a whole flock while out hiking.

 real forest by the ocean.

why did the cow cross the road?

Biking Back Bay

 ready to go.  getting a pre ride meal.  the REI flyer really has a lot of fiber and feels good on the gums.  loving the pink bunnies helmet.

 world renowned soccer coach Uncle Pete.  getting stoked for our ride.

 it's scientific.  the center was running classes so we could not visit.  just taking some pictures on daddy's Mamasita.  it is such a comfy ride.

 a Mallard couple enjoying the early evening hours.

not 100%, but we think this is an American Kestrel.  check the beak and talons!  again we need to score a bigger lens...

Shady Lady

 Quail Hill Trailhead.  relaxing in the back of the car before our arduous journey.

 all kitted out and packed into the Kid Carrier.  this is right before we made a wrong turn and went down the wrong trail.  so silly.

 glass tailed lizard?  foto courtesy of Auntie Veronica.

 artsy bridge.  foto courtesy of Uncle Rob.

what we think is an Ospry.  we need a bigger lens!

Birding @ Bolsa

 here we are.

 here i am.  tasting the salt air with my tongue.  super windy this afternoon.  hopefully we get to see some cool stuff. 

 Uncle Steven with a big ol' big time lens.

 i think this is a Belding Sparrow. 

 Heron in mid flight.  very pretty.

some type of unidentified wading bird.