...and finally, a date alone for Kepler's mom and dad.

Upon arriving at Calistoga's restaurant, we were handed Kepler's favorite book which we had left behind at the pool. Rather classy we thought. So, that is how the book made it to our date night. Yum. Yum.

just cute shots of our little gnocco (Itlalian dumpling)

precious moments... Kepler falls asleep with Nampa

the real purpose of bocce ball in the valley

bocce ball fans - not so entertained by the game

bocce ball war

Kepler's first love... or at least Luke's - Kepler's not sure what to expect

will he hit me or hug me?
Luke gently adored Kepler with hugs and kisses. When he hugs her, he says "ahhh," in a sweet and soothing way. It is too precious

poolside

And here we are sitting by the pool, maxing and relaxing. This is technically Kepler's first time in a pool and, as you can see, she was, well, she was a tad indifferent. Whatever. We had a great time!

Momma got a new computer...

...and, on it, there was this random application called Comic Life. Poppa got a hold of it late one night and could not resist making a completely useless comic. This is the result of that effort.

a chilly morning trip to Tartine

What do you mean there are no more Morning Buns?!

a little air time in point reyes, on the cowgirl creamery lawn