Around Town

Us just having some post-summer fun...

 Dexter enjoying his new big boy booster seat.

Story time.

To Muir Woods with Teddy.

Hiker boys.

Natural tunnels.

Laura and Teddy.

Harry Potter time.

Dex makes coffee like Daddy.

Stirring the coffee.

Barista boy.

Dexter's First Day, Second Year

Dexter is back to his Montessori school for another year...

A little of this...

...a lot of this.

Back to the Future

We couldn't pass up a chance to see Back to the Future in our local theater, but we weren't expecting the level of geekdom that awaited...

 The San Rafael Theater.

Maya and Violet are ready for to meet Marty McFly.

Some film props. 

...and a DeLorean with all set up for time travel.

Two time travelers.

Too cool.

Anders' Party

It was fun to go Anders' birthday party at a jumpy place in San Francisco.  It was a great chance to catch up with some of our friends from San Francisco.

Anders blowing out the candles. 

 Party kids!

Maya and Dex in their party favors.

Here's Maya and Dex with Anders, Arden, Jasper, and Ella.  They've all known each other since they were tiny.

Our 3rd Grader

Maya's first day of third grade is here.

 Yes, those are silver high tops.

Back to school is bitter sweet.

This is what post first day looks like.

A Little Culture

On the last days before school we tried to get in a little culture by going to the De Young Museum.

Enjoying the view from the tower before looking at the paintings.

Two well cultured children.

The playground in Golden Gate Park afterward was a little more their speed.

"Dark Side Dance" video

Just watch this...

Farewell Florida

We had fun on our last full day in Florida before heading home...

 Maya.

Classy souvenir from our trip...after playing laser tag, of course.

Florida style.

Charlotte takes us out for our last boat ride.

Marimar, Kalea and Maya.

Dexter still petrified by the party boat.

Enjoying the view.

Party boat time.

A little better.

Sunset on the water.

The best way to enjoy a beer.

The Higgins/Dyke clan, with Maya.

Heading back into the canals.

Brushing teeth time.

An airport goodbye.

Momma enjoying her delightful children. 

Boats and Pictures

Enjoying our last days in Destin.  First some fun enjoying our houseboat rental.  Second, a lovely catered dinner from Baba and Bunny (Pete and Pam).  

 Our trusty vessel, aptly named the "Cindy."

Dexter had some ocean fears in Destin.  He wanted nothing to do with the boats, but he was a trooper.

Oscar and Marimar.

Dexter is ready for dinner. 

 Picture time!

Jeff's family.

Baba and Bunny with all their grand children.

Lulu and Pop with some less cooperative grandchildren.

Us.

Lulu with Viv and Charlotte.

Cousin Emma is a couple years older than Maya.

Ashley, who just graduated from high school, and her brother, Peter.

Peter and Maggie.

The clan.

Another gorgeous sunset...

...now with dog.

Daddy and Nate are excited for pictures to be over and for dinner to begin!