camera lust

Ok so I'm trying to keep up with this blog thingy and so now I'm required to take more pics right? And well since I also have an adorable 4month old I always need a camera right at the ready. I have a pretty nice SLR, but man that thing ways a ton! Not to mention it doesn't really fit in my purse or diaper bag very well. But I love the way it takes pictures- especially compared to my small compact digi. So what if... what if... we could combine the best of both worlds and put it all in a sleek white package? Well we can, introducing the Olympus Ep-1 in white no less. Oh why do I let my secrets out? Now don't all of you go out and buy one right away! This camera is 12.1 megapixel, 3 in LCD monitor, takes high def video, can support multiple lenses, and is very very tiny. And did I mention how totally awesome it looks? hmmmm.... me likey.

Walking with dad

James had yet to hike the Ellwood Bluffs with me so on Sunday we all went as a family. It was really fun.

St. Patty's Day

Ok I realize I'm a liiiittle behind here, but hey I get busy! For St. Patty's our mom (PEP) group met at La Mesa Park again and all the kids wore green for a big family shot. It was hilarious. Pen didn't like it so much so um I didn't keep her in the circle for very long.

can you spot P?

yeah... she wasn't having it, then again neither was Laurel!

Sarah and Desi

Jen and Kalista

Talina and Laurel

Cherise and Mackenzie

and of course me and P!
Happy St. Patty's!!!

Wine Tasting

This Sunday we went to Santa Ynez Valley with friends Davey and Cherise and their daughter Mackenzie for a day of wine tasting. We drove to Los Olivos and picked up sandwiches from Paninos, then we picked up our wine shipment from Alexander and Wayne and indulged in cupcakes at Enjoy. After that we finished up at Koehler winery and Star Lane. The day was gorgeous and the company was fab- it made for a perfect day.

Davey and Cherise with Mackenzie

Mackenzie

We love this spot.
They have unbelievable cupcakes, you can even pair them with their wines!

Zoo Day

So this past Saturday my husband James and I got to take little miss P too the zoo. We totally forgot it was Princess day. There were little princesses running around everywhere. Sooo cute! I can't believe Penelope will be participating in all of that next year. It was a beautiful day.

Yes, we match. Couldn't help it!

ELWOOD BLUFFS

This Thursday some of my friends from my baby YMCA class decided to get together for a hike on the Elwood Bluffs. It was a gorgeous day. We hiked along the ocean and through the monarch groves- which after all these years I still had not been too! It was a bit late in the season to see many butterflies, but now at least I know where to find them! After a good hour and a half we went back to Nathalie's house for a lovely lunch and some baby playtime. Check out the pics!

Tammy and Lucy

P checking out the view

(left to right) me and P with Kate, Ashley, Nathalie & Tammy

me and P hangin in the monarch grove

Elings Park

Today we had a great time hanging out with Desi and Sam at Elings Park. I like going there because I can also bring Gracie, and since its an off leash park I can throw the ball endlessly to her. You'd THINK she would wear out, but alas she does not. P looked fab in her blue gingham shirt. Check her out!

Desmond and mom Sarah

Kate with Sam

and of course Gracie