Egrets and Elephant Seals

Yesterday we took a drive up Highway 1 past Hearst Castle to a 40 mile stretch of Elephant Seal breeding grounds. It was a dream!

Cayucos Postcards

We've had some glorious days here in Cayucos -

some sun, some rain and all fun.

Here is a video of Walker on the shore.

...and when the tide is high and we have to go back into the house, we find all sorts of fun activities to occupy our time.

From Snow to Sea

We arrived yesterday in Cayucos. This is our third year in a row at the beach rental. I have never felt more lucky in all my life. The snow and serenity of Mom's farm to the sand and serenity of the Central Coast. Here are a few goodies from our first full day on the shore.

Christmas Morning

Here are some postcards of Christmas morning on the farm!

Time to feed the Quails!

And the traditional Christmas morning burn pile.

...and a spin on the tractor! Yee-haw!

Here is a quick video of Walker at the wheel:

Postcards from the Farm

We arrived at Happy's farm only 48 hours ago, but weve made very good use of our time in this winter wonderland. Our first morning, we awoke to fresh snowfall. Walker's first real encounter with snow!

Of course, eating it is the first logical move.

Happy and Papa Obbie gave their wood shed a face lift this fall! Doesn't it look great?

Throwing the snow is the second logical move.

Soon, neighbor Dan was out in the dormant hay field to feed the cattle. Walker was really pumped about watching the tractor in action!

Dan stopped and came over to the fence...

...grabbed our little snow bunny...

..and took him for a spin! Walker was in HEAVEN!

Day two started with a trip to neighbor Karen's sheep ranch for a visit. Walker made friends with the chickens, the sheep dogs and the sheep!

Happy Christmas indeed. More to come...