Tahoe with our Santa Cruz Pals

Casey and Eli goof around for the camera.


Brave ones swimming in the frigid water.

Amazing how one ball and a new can bring total strangers together to play a game.

The boys building something in the sand.

The whole crew on the pontoon boat on Fallen Leaf lake. Started the day at a balmy 55 degrees.

Shondra takes her turn at the wheel.

Kids enjoying an ice cream cone after the boat ride.

Parents too!

Shawn and Shondra taking a much need break on the hammock out back.

Jayne's amazing Etch A Sketch indoor design. Wow!

So Cal Visit

On my last trip down south my friend Tammy was nice enough to come to the airport to meet with me for 45 minutes so we could catch up. What a nice friend!

Back to School

Eli off to start second grade!

Idaho Guests

Aunt Gee Gee, Uncle Robert, Cousin Sarah, Ariel (Sarah's fiancee) and his daughter Amari came to stay with us for a few days. We had a Lardner family reunion with all the cousins, aunts and uncles. It was so nice to see everyone!

Amari and Eli goof around.

Welcome sign for our guest by artist Gee Gee.

The dominoes game that went on for two days. I think we can safely say that the Lowe's are hooked on Mexican train!

Eli's Horseshow

Eli's loyal fans, Dad, Eli's Godmother Tinloy, Brianda, Eli's Godfather Deo, Sophia and Grandma Kia wait for the show to start

Abigail, Cassandra and Thomas cheer Eli on!

Eli and his trusty steed Deetz

Eli sporting a new ribbon!

Eli and his riding buddy Christopher

Eli with his Godparents Tinoly, Deo, Joe, Kath, Bri and Sophie

Eli with Joe, Kath, Grandma Kia, Suzy, Abigail, Isabella and Thomas