Kiddos, sunshine and family schtuff!

So this morning Bray had a vocal competition in Montecito (where the actual Music Academy is). Unfortunately, the one babysitter I know here is out of town this weekend, and thus I was unable to hear him sing. So, instead the kiddos and I decided to take a little jaunt around the wealthy, beautiful Montecito. Ever since my first time here, back in 2005, I have always loved the immediate area around the Academy. Bray and I truly hope to vacation here someday, if not own a house! ;) Dreams are wonderful things, aren't they? Anyhow, I thought I should take a few pics since it was a gorgeous, clear day...and silly me, I forgot to take some of the Academy and the grounds-they are amazingly beautiful-but I promise to do this before we leave! Here are some of our morning, as well as some random kid-ones I haven't had time to put up!
Hope you all enjoy, and to all you Garfield relatives, enjoying the reunion, wish I could be there!This is a side shot of the 4 Seasons Biltmore Hotel, right on the waterfront. The man in the pink shirt stepped in front of my shot just as I took it! Bray and I have had drinks here (on someone else's tab, as they range from minimum of $30 for a margarita to $52 for a martini!) but we would lovveeee to stay here someday!
I have seen at least 3 weddings here, all with Rolls Royces (sp?) as the getaway car.
The ramp down to Butterfly Beach, in front of the 4 Seasons.
Walking down the street from the Academy to the Beach(if you see the hill going up in the distance, you turn the corner, and there's the Academy!)
Looking out at the lookout...they never tire of seeing the ocean! Course, neither do I-it is definitely a testament to God's power and beautiful creation! (side note-look how tall Madeline is getting-that dress was down at her ankles at the beginning of the summer!!!)
Because of the wealthy community surrounding this beach, it is very quiet, clean and rejuvenating! I think it's my favorite beach here.
An Indian head dress Gege sent Hobbes...for some reason, he thought he should have it over his eyes for the camera...I have no idea.
Madeline, trying to bug Hobbes during his favorite movie, "Surf's Up."
kisses!
Finally, Hobbes decides to give her some attention!