L.A.

May 19, 2009

Earlier this month, we had a free weekend to spend with Daniel and Kendra in Thousand Oaks. Sunday evening found us all enjoying conversation and fellowship with the Chenette family. Mr. Chenette is the pastor of Oak Glen church, a small body located near Daniel and Kendra. It was a great evening . . . complete with popcorn, capture the flag, and some invigorating discussion. :-)

Impersonation
Livvy, keeping up with the big kids on the play set.

Future mommy . . .

Livvy's happy-go-lucky attitude is infectious. I love to watch the way she toddles around trying to keep up with the bigger Littles. Her sweet voice rising in giggles of joy the whole time. We love you Livvy!

A few Chenette children enjoying the play set.



Popcorn goes well with any activity . . . even swinging. ;-)

The next day, we girls piled into the car with all the Littles, driving the California coast towards Santa Barbara zoo. I never realized what an excellent place the zoo is for practicing photography! The texture and unique shapes of the animals fascinated me in a new way. Having the Littles along helped as well, for every animal was amazing (although only for a few moments ;-) and worthy of observation with them. Isn't it wonderful the way children encourage a rebirth of wonder in the hearts of adults?

I couldn't resist snapping a photo of the grins inside the 'Magic School Bus' (as we affectionately call the Parish box-on-wheels). Everyone was ready for a day of fun!

"Look at the turtles, Mom!"

Precious Emerson, blessing us with her smiles.




"Oooo!"


Twas' a beautiful zoo, and one that was a pleasure to visit.





This was a very cool under-the-water observatory. Check out the turtles!