Caterpillars to Butterflies

[Show as slideshow] We had the pleasure of watching caterpillars turn into butterflies right before our eyes. We learned that caterpillars exclusively eat milkweed plant. Unlike in one of our favorite books The Very Hungry Caterpillar where they eat everything. The kids loved watching them fly away into the garden.

Viva La Fiesta 2013

[Show as slideshow] Fiesta in Santa Barbara is so much fun. Old Spanish Days takes place for a week and the whole town celebrates with confetti, Mexican food, dancing, parades and the Mercado. We had lots of fun this year at the Mission at The Flores Rose Garden Party. Tripp got his face painted as…

Fourth of July 2013

Santa Barbara 4th of July was so much fun this year! We started off at the Montecito Fire Department for the pancake breakfast. The highlight was definately climbing in all of the  fire engines with friends. After the breakfast we headed over to the parade. I got to see one of my oldest and dearest…

Jen and Kris Tie the Knot

Congrats to Jen and Kris that got married at the El Encanto Hotel. They had a beautiful party in the Channel Islands room. Jennifer looked absolutely beautiful. They could not have asked for a more beautiful night with the clear view and the full moon. Everyone had a wonderful time and wish Jen and Kris…

London 2013

Jon and I were in London for Royal Ascot. We traveled with Jon’s Grandmother Camille, Jon’s Mom Wink, Jon’s cousin Marcia and Marcia’s Son Brian. We had so much fun on Opening day at Ascot. Ladies day did not disappoint  either with so many beautiful hats. We went to the Globe theater and got to…