Christian is Awarded Student of the Month! :)

A Lovely Fall Stroll Through the Neighborhood

Back behind our "traditional neighborhood" is the most beautiful area ... long wining country roads, rolling hills, huge oak trees, countless other trees with leaves changing colors, vineyards full of grapes ready to be harvested.   So beautiful!

A Visit to Avila Valley Barn

Down in San Luis Obispo is the iconic "Avila Valley Barn."  We've heard a lot about it from various people.  There's apparently lots to do, but it was so busy with people because of the Labor Day weekend.   Nonetheless, we had a nice time, and the kids enjoyed looking at all the animals.  Mommy enjoyed shopping in their huge market of local foods and gifts. :)

The Sunset that Wasn't

Interestingly, because of the location of our house and the surrounding hills, we don't get to see actual sunsets anymore.  So on a whim, we decided to head to the nearest beach and catch a lovely sunset.  However, a few minutes into our drive, the ocean fog started rolling in (compared the the sunny skies at our house).  We arrived at the beach to discover a grey sky so thick that we didn't get even a glimpse of a sunset.  

But, its still nice to be at the beach and hearing the rhythmic sound of the waves crashing, and the seagulls making their noises.  The kids enjoyed looking through the tidepools looking for tiny creatures.

Our First "Color Run"

We participated in our first "Color Run."  Christian and Jonathan ran together and did a great job!  Scarlett and I "walked  / ran" because Scarlett wasn't prepared to run with the shoes she had on.   For the last leg of the race, a volunteer took Scarlett and ran with her - it was so cute! :)