The "Umbrella"

Marley is obsessed with umbrellas lately and wants to sit under them to eat all the time. You see them everywhere here in Santa Barbara, but rarely is there actually rain....except for recently. I think Marley's new umbrella from Nani was a BIG hit. She even got a chance to use it in our random (and rare from what we here) thunderstorm.

Goleta Lemon Festival

It was a chilly and rainy day, but that didn't stop us from enjoying the Lemon Festival, especially that lemon ice cream...YUM!! Mom got to meet our friends Terri and Adam and Kerry and Barron too, which was great. We all had a great time!

Marley wasn't sure about petting these guys....

We couldn't resist the picture with Smokey the Bear, considering Adam's employment with the Forest Service. He actually had a conversation with the bear, which was hilarious to watch. All he could do was shake his head "yes". Too funny!

 Our friends Kerry and Barron...and sweet baby Claire who had not yet arrived.

 Here's that yummy lemon ice cream!!!!

Growing Times II Class

Marley loves her Growing Times II class on Thursday mornings where there are so many great activities for her from painting, puzzles, pretend play, outside play and music, storytime and much more. Here are some good photos from one of our classes.

Marley's Music Class

Nani got to go with us to Marley's weekly music class and got some cute "action" photos!!

 Marley LOVES storytime when she gets to put the velcro pieces on the chair that go w/ the story.

 This is the movement part of class...as you can see...time to swing the boys and girls!

 Row, row, row your boat....



Lane Farms Pumpkin Patch

Our first fun thing we did with Nani when she came to visit was our trip to Lane Farms Pumpkin Patch! And Marley was sporting her new Texas themed outfit and boots that Nani brought for her. The visit to the pumpkin patch was a success. She loved spending time with Nani, seeing her friends from MOPS and eating yummy kettle corn popcorn. Here are some of my favorite picutres.

 A little girl screamed and startled Marley....

 These pumpkins were HUGE!!!