We found this warm, sunny spot in Butano State Park, where we had been camping. Max, Amy (Max's momma), Azu, Poppy, Julius, and Robbie. We threw rocks in the water, and climbed over the creek on a huge log.

[Thanks to Beth & Robert for these photos, since our camera was on the blink.]

Momma makes a race car in the sand for Julius.

Daddy looks for something cool in the tide pool.

Tide-pooling near Pescadero. No starfish, but we got to hold hermit crabs in our hands. If you wait long enough, they come out of their shell and crawl around on your hand!

Clear Lake

Julius and Samy playing in the vintage Winnebago camper.

Daddy takes Julius for a ride in the kayak.

Momma gets up on a wakeboard. Julius was very concerned, and didn't like it when she came off the rope and we had to circle back to get her.

First time on a ski boat, Julius takes a dip.

Swimming in the deep water with only a life jacket ... Julius was ecstatic!

Getting ready to swim in the lake with Samy.

Julius and Samantha spent hours riding the Big Wheels back and forth down the lane.

Welcome Viggo!

OK, let's be honest. Who among us hasn't secretly wanted to don a Spiderman costume, a Batman mask, and blue whale boots, and then whack weeds with a hoe? Yeah, that's what I thought.

Our first family trip on CalTrain! Julius said "Apple" instead of "Cheese", so that explains his facial expression.

This contraption would keep the wiffle ball suspended in an air stream while people took turns whacking it. Julius did a great job keeping his eye on the ball, and hit it several times.

There were some cool paddle boats, with cranks that controlled each paddle. It was kinda crowded in the pool, but still fun.