Mama and Julius play in the sand in between rain showers. 

A park with a view. 

There seems to be a cloud hanging over the downtown area. 

Walter Haas Park, fully equipped for families of all ages. 

Nothing beats a banana after a long hike. 

This train is delicious! 

My first Christmas. 

Opening a Christmas present from Aunt Cathy, Uncle John, and Cousins Lauren, Brendan, and Allison. Thank you! 

On the Carousel at the Zeum. 

Argh! These tiles are mighty tasty, aren't they, Naji?

Road trip!

We'd never seen a sign like this before. 

The sign doesn't lie. 

A walk in the redwoods. 

Picnic lunch in Butano State Park. 

Banana slugs are found only in the Santa Cruz mountains. Julius didn't seem to be interested in this type of banana. 

A tasty deli/bakery in Pescadero. Julius stared at this sign when we first arrived. 

Merry Christmas and Happy End of the Year of the Rooster:) 

Julius finally meets up with Tarka kitty face-to-face, after stalking her around the tree awhile:) 

Thanks for the sweet gifts John & Tanya:) 

Julius smells his first Christmas tree at John & Tanya's house, yummm:) 

Finally, the toys get some attention! 

I like watching my folks open their presents, too:) 

I especially like the little post-it note you attached, as it reminds me of a "tag", one of my other all time favorite things! 

Two generations of Roosters! Thanks Papa & Nana:)