Just back from a wonderful trip to California, complete with a dip in the Ojai swimming hole, pollywog collection, up close encounters with owls, hawks and falcons, four visits to the beach, boogie boarding, sand tunnels, pool swimming, popsicles, butterfly encounters, diet Coke and Menthos rockets, birthday candles, fireworks, pancakes, BBQ, family time, photo shoots, macro lens acquisition, talks with amazing friends, sunsets, lavender, oranges, Trader Joe's, and croc charm bracelets.  Thanks Mom & Dad for being so amazing and generous.