Showing posts with label Coast Oak. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Coast Oak. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 6, 2017

Field Trip With the Grandboys

Field Trip With the Grandboys

Birch Aquarium at Scripps, UC San Diego

 

Field Trip With the Grandboys - Birch Aquarium

 

Birch Aquarium at Scripps is the public exploration center for the world-renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography at University of California San Diego.

Perched on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the Birch Aquarium features more than 60 habitats of fishes and invertebrates from the cold waters of the Pacific Northwest to the tropical waters of Mexico and beyond. An oceanographic museum showcases research discoveries by Scripps Oceanography scientists on climate, earth, and ocean science and includes interactive elements.

Field Trip With the Grandboys - Birch Aquarium

Field Trip With the Grandboys - Birch Aquarium

Field Trip With the Grandboys - Birch Aquarium







Sunday, May 7, 2017

Fun Grandson Day

Fun Grandson Day A nutritious breakfast at Home Sweet Home - then a quick trip to Opa and Oma Rufi's Home and then Ice Cream at Cold Stone!!!


Sunday, March 12, 2017

First Family Camping Trip of 2017

First Family Camping Trip of the Year

South Carlsbad State Beach


First Camping Trip of the Year / South Carlsbad State Beach
First Camping Trip of the Year / South Carlsbad State Beach
First Camping Trip of the Year / South Carlsbad State Beach
First Camping Trip of the Year / South Carlsbad State Beach
First Camping Trip of the Year / South Carlsbad State Beach


This southernmost part of the Golden State, with its warm beaches, sculpted bluffs and historic adobe buildings, has been a mecca for individuals seeking a better life. Today, more than ever, it is the destination of millions who pursue the modern equivalent of the “California Dream.”

Thursday, February 23, 2017

Three Brothers / One Outfit

Three Brothers / One Outfit

Oma's Cute Little Monkeys

 

Three Brothers / One Outfit

Crue Stone (top), Reef Indy (Left), and Coast Oak (Right) are adorable in this monkey onesie.

Saturday, November 19, 2016

Coast Oak's First Skate

Sixteen-Month-Young Coast Oak went to the skate park with big brother Reef Indy and Dad to experience his first time on a skateboard.



Sunday, October 16, 2016

Fun Family Time at Bates Nut Farm




Over 90 years ago, Bates Nut Farm got its start in Valley Center growing walnuts. The walnut tress are now gone, but they still sell nuts from all over the world. Every year they provide a pumpkin patch - Over 50 years of fall traditions and memories have been created at the Bates Nut Farm Pumpkin Patch. Family and friends enjoy the tractor hayrides, straw maze, petting corral and Snows Pony Rides.

Grab a wheelbarrow and pick from variety of pumpkins: Big Macs, Ghost, Cinderella, Jack O’ Lantern, minis, squash, gourds and other fall décor. In addition, weekends at Bates include live entertainment from 12:00 -3:00, BBQ, kettle corn, food trucks, rock climb, bounce, slide and other family friendly events. Check our calendar for details and schedule.

Saturday, September 3, 2016

Reef's Paw Patrol Birthday Party

Reef's Paw Patrol Birthday Party
Reef Indy has been looking forward to his birthday party for weeks.  He picked out the 'Paw Patrol' theme.  He also went with mom to pick out his cake.  It was a  perfect California Saturday; just right for the Jumpy Water Slide.  Reef had a wonderful time with friends and family. 





Tuesday, July 19, 2016

Happy Birthday Coast Oak.


Coast does not appreciate his Birthday Hat.
 
 
However, birthday treat was a smashing hit
 Photo taken at Coast's Pirate Pool Party
As cute as he could be.

Sunday, July 17, 2016

Let's Party
Happy First Birthday Coast Oak

Coast Oak turns one-year-old in two days. We all went to Oma’s house to celebrate. Smart Mom took the opportunity of this family gathering to arrange for a professional photographer to memorialize the gathering. 


Happy First Birthday Coast Oak (Photo by Leah Steiger)

Happy First Birthday Coast Oak (Photo by Leah Steiger)

Happy First Birthday Coast Oak (Photo by Leah Steiger)

Happy First Birthday Coast Oak (Photo by Leah Steiger)

Happy First Birthday Coast Oak (Photo by Leah Steiger)

Happy First Birthday Coast Oak (Photo by Leah Steiger)

Happy First Birthday Coast Oak (Photo by Leah Steiger)

Happy First Birthday Coast Oak (Photo by Leah Steiger)

Happy First Birthday Coast Oak (Photo by Leah Steiger)

Happy First Birthday Coast Oak (Photo by Leah Steiger)

Happy First Birthday Coast Oak (Photo by Leah Steiger)

Happy First Birthday Coast Oak (Photo by Leah Steiger)

Happy First Birthday Coast Oak (Photo by Leah Steiger)

Happy First Birthday Coast Oak (Photo by Leah Steiger)

Happy First Birthday Coast Oak (Photo by Leah Steiger)

Happy First Birthday Coast Oak (Photo by Leah Steiger)

Happy First Birthday Coast Oak (Photo by Leah Steiger)

Happy First Birthday Coast Oak (Photo by Leah Steiger)

Happy First Birthday Coast Oak (Photo by Leah Steiger)

Happy First Birthday Coast Oak (Photo by Leah Steiger)

Happy First Birthday Coast Oak (Photo by Leah Steiger)

Happy First Birthday Coast Oak (Photo by Leah Steiger)

Happy First Birthday Coast Oak (Photo by Leah Steiger)

Happy First Birthday Coast Oak (Photo by Leah Steiger)

Happy First Birthday Coast Oak (Photo by Leah Steiger)

Happy First Birthday Coast Oak (Photo by Leah Steiger)

Happy First Birthday Coast Oak (Photo by Leah Steiger)


All photographs were taken by Leah Steiger. Oma believes we can all agree that her work is exceptional.

Monday, June 13, 2016

A Happy Day in the Life of an Oma

Reef Indy (2 yrs. 9 mos.) and baby brother Coast Oak (almost 10 mos.)are starting to play together much better. That makes watching them so much easier.



Sunday, June 12, 2016

Reef Indy (2 years - 9 months) experiences his first real balance bike ride while camping.


Camping Trip at Lake Perris State Park

The family had a super fun time on their first camping trip at Lake Perris State Park in their new used camper.  As the photos below attest to; 100% outside time was a hit.

Camping Trip at Lake Perris State Park

Camping Trip at Lake Perris State Park

Camping Trip at Lake Perris State Park

Camping Trip at Lake Perris State Park

Camping Trip at Lake Perris State Park

Camping Trip at Lake Perris State Park

Camping Trip at Lake Perris State Park

Camping Trip at Lake Perris State Park

Camping Trip at Lake Perris State Park

Camping Trip at Lake Perris State Park

Camping Trip at Lake Perris State Park

Camping Trip at Lake Perris State Park

Camping Trip at Lake Perris State Park

Camping Trip at Lake Perris State Park

Camping Trip at Lake Perris State Park

Camping Trip at Lake Perris State Park

Camping Trip at Lake Perris State Park

Camping Trip at Lake Perris State Park

Camping Trip at Lake Perris State Park

Camping Trip at Lake Perris State Park

Camping Trip at Lake Perris State Park

Camping Trip at Lake Perris State Park


The untended areas of Lake Perris may seem rocky and barren at first glance, but an amazing variety of natural wonders are waiting to be found by those who seek them out. The predominant plant community, coastal sage scrub, is home to a variety of birds and wildlife. Mule deer, roadrunners, bobcats, coyotes, cotton tail, jack rabbits, quail, gopher snakes, and rattlesnakes may sometimes be seen by day, though they tend to shy away from people. More frequently seen are a wide variety of lizards, rodents, water fowl, and birds of prey. Beautiful displays of wildflowers occur during the rainy season- generally November through April.

Lake Perris is ringed by various hills and small mountains. The coastal sage scrub community is predominant on the south-facing slopes of the Russell Mountains and Bernasconi Hills and is characterized by shrubby plants including desert encelia, brittlebush, sagebrush, black sage, white sage, buckwheat, and cacti. Conditions are somewhat shadier on hillsides that face north or northwest so that chaparral plants such as chamise, penstemon, and--caution!--poison oak are apt to be found. Remnants of the original perennial grasses that once flourished in this region can still be found in the flat interior of the park surrounding the lake, but the majority of plants that now make up the valley grassland community (including Russian thistle) were imported from Europe by early settlers. Riparian areas near springs and seeps, and on east and south lakes include willows, cattails, elderberry and nettles.