Point Lobos

Ed & Diane came up for Labor Day this year. The boys have seriously missed their grandparents since we moved. Cohen keeps telling me he wished he could go back and live with Papa. It's quite sad but I really think he thinks Ed is his other father. His fun one that spoils him rotten. Having moved to RSM when he was 18 months it makes sense that he would think that so I really feel for the kid.

On Labor Day we packed up a picnic and went hiking around Point Lobos. I had no idea this even existed and that it was only 10 minutes away until Eric suggested it one day. It is so beautiful. I guess it is a big diving location too. I need to see if there is camping available but I don't remember seeing any sites.

Tiny

This is Tiny. He's (i guess he could be a she but I'm not an expert on these things) our "adopted" pet sea lion. Most days he's out on his favorite rock in front of our house just barking up a storm. I love him but sometimes I think we should rename him Roo, as in rooster, because he likes to wake us up at the crack of dawn.

Mecum Auto Auction

Monterey is known for it's classic car shows. The Mecum Auto Auction is held here every year. Now I am not a car person, but Eric is so he was super excited about it. One morning we looked out our window and there was a car parade going on down Ocean View Blvd. The boys had to run out and wave to all the drivers as they passed by.






The auction was filmed at the Hyatt...the hotel Eric sneaks the boys into to go swimming. There were thousands of cars and boats auctioned off over a few days. Cars going for millions of dollars just amazes me. I had only seen it on tv before so this time it was cool to see it in person.




The reserve on this car wasn't met. It was only listed for 1.8m. The highest bidder bid 1.65m. Sickening.

Robert Down Elementary

Pacific Grove has two elementary schools in their district. Everything I have heard about this district leading up to the first day of school was positive which helped ease the serious anxiety I had about the new school year. Moving up here was one thing but having the boys start at a new school was even more difficult for me. I really didn't want them to hate it and to hate me and Eric for taking them away from their friends and previous school. It was a rough go for the first few days with Cohen. He's a young kindergartener so that didn't help but he warmed up to his classmates and teacher pretty quick. He's definitely worn out by the time he gets home. He still takes naps after school some days.

Ethan has another male teacher this year. He really seems to prefer it. He even lives up the street from us so we see him out and about quite often. Ethan has made friends quickly and enjoys school. I can't say he has the group he had in RSM but I'm pretty sure that was a fluke. The school mascot is the "otters", pretty typical of the area. The district has a lot of funding so they are able to take lots of field trips and have small class sizes. I have been really impressed with this district and am happy to know they are getting a great elementary school experience.

Orange County Fair

For one of our last nights in Orange County we hit up the fair. It was soooo crowded but I guess it always is. The boys liked it so much more this year, amazing the fear that disappears after a year.

These are for you LUCY!

Anne - really? Is it that boring in Singapore?

You have nothing better to do than look at my blog? ....

(blog comments from Anne)


Here are some pictures from August when we spent the afternoon at the beach in San Clemente. Lucy is adorable! COME HOME ALREADY!!!!

Apologies

There is going to be some major catch-up on here over the next few days. My apologies in advance when you see stuff like the first day of school. Brutal I know.

SUGAR

WOW! This diabetic was loving his birthday cake!!



i know i am wicked behind... more later

Balboa Ferry/Pier

San Clemente Beach Day

The beach is a little more inviting in S. Cal vs Monterey. The boys had a great time. I think this was Ethan's first time trying to boogie board. He loved it and kept asking when we could buy one. Cohen thought he was a body surfer the way he kept playing in the waves. Scared me half to death.

The Many Faces of Cohen