Tiger Trails at the Safari Park

We had a fantastic day with the Cliffs, celebrating Louisa’s 9th birthday at the Safari Park.

Rachel and Elliot:

Louisa’s 9th birthday! Her favorite chips:

Lorikeets are always a favorite.  Notice Rachel wore her special hat:

We call Josh the bird-whisperer:

Sweet Evie… “hey, there’s a bird on my shoulder!”

So much fun bumping into the Armani Family! I love small world connections.

Journey to Africa Tram ride:

Mom and the birthday girl:

The bird wisperer was feeling fatigued:

The Armani, Cliff, Garland, and “Dayna’s sister’s family” Clans (doh!  sorry I can’t remember their name!):

Heading home (Rachel is sitting on Elliot’s lap in the stroller, what a good sport!):

One of the best “last days of school” ever!

County Fair

We took a barn tour with an Ag representative and lucky us… a couple chickens laid eggs, and she was allowed to get the eggs out of the cages, so we got to hold the warm fresh ovals:

A highlight of the day was when a goat birthed a kid… can you tell we’re all city dwellers? It was like a movie star just showed up:

So sweet!  Seconds old, and standing up already:

Fun & colorful displays:

Palling around with the Avilas:

My “duct tape dynasty” contest entry:

Riding a school bus to/from the parking lot was a highlight of our day:

We’re on the right route!

Great Homeschool Conference

These 3 lovely ladies were my hotel roommates for one fantastic June homeschooling conference in Ontario, CA.

Me, Jen, Bryony, Jenni:

Our hotel was super close to the Ontario convention center…

Jenni, Kristi, Jen, Bryony:

I have awesome friends:

Late night salads and spaghetti at a nearby diner (Spires):

Fantastic, practical speakers.  Here’s Dean Butler (Almanzo Wilder from the tv show Little House on the Prarie):

Dennis Prager!

Other great speakers:  Michael Medved, Matt Walsh, Kirk Martin, Rea Berg (Beautiful Feet) and so many more.

Thai food:

Fantastic fellowship…

While I was away, Sarah filled in beautifully as cook!  French toast:

Mac & cheese with apple slices:

The kids were so excited to see what biographies I brought home… yay books!

A huge shout-out to my awesome husband for letting me take this trip… I was so encouraged and inspired!
I love you Honey!  MWAH!