David Multer

Gabe and I are off for some fishing in the Nemo today. It’s a late start, but we’re hoping for good weather and a bunch of rockfish. Gabe had some fun playing with the camera while we waited for Doug to come over. Doug has arrived and it’s time to head out for some fishing. We actually caught quite a few more, but threw them all back. A few of these needed to be keepers as they weren’t going to make it anyway. Nothing big, but definitely a fun day. Well I guess it’s time to start cleaning these babies. ...

We’re off to the aquarium at Gabe’s request to see the new great white shark they’re hosting. Unfortunately all the pictures of the giant tuna, sea turtle, sunfish, barracuda, and the great white shark didn’t come out. It was a pretty small shark anyway. We did manage to get a shot of the sardines. Kind of like a shark. The shore birds area is one of my favorites. Monica and Gabe enjoy the bat rays and a giant sea otter at a nearby gift store. ...

An awesome sunset sets the stage for the bonfire we’ve been putting off forever. Gabe and I enjoy the surf while everyone else chills around the fire. While the kids thoroughly enjoy themselves.

Mom went to visit with Scott and his family in Chicago for Annabel’s birthday. Looks like it was plenty of fun. Man, they live too far away.

Gabe and I are working on his science homework. It always helps to look as much like a scientist as possible when doing science.

Another day in Yosemite means more great hiking. Today we head out from the Ahwanee Hotel towards Mirror Lake. Finally Gabe has his chance to climb all over lots of great boulders. Monica also found a great pinecone to take home with us. Some very cool fungi on a fallen tree. We catch a few glimpses of Half Dome along our hike. Mirror Lake is pretty much gone this time of year. It does make for some spectacular views. I sure wish I had a backpack and could just keep on going. ...

It’s always so hard to get reservations in Yosemite Valley, so Charlotte reserved a room at the Yosemite Lodge a year ago and the time to take advantage has arrived. It’s a great weekend and everyone is jazzed about the trip, even if there’s a pile of homework that needs to get done. Today we’re heading out on the trail up to Vernal Falls. Maybe we can make it to Nevada Falls also, but that’s likely too big a trip for our crew. Everyone is looking really happy so far. ...

A great day at the end of a long weekend means we have to head for our favorite beach. I couldn’t believe how empty it was, or how fantastic the day was. Charlotte and Nick explored some tidepools while Gabe and I did some rock climbing. Monica is off in the distance reading and sunning. Gabe and I went out to Franklin Point and had a blast climbing all over the rocks. ...

This magnificent sunflower inspired me to take a few shots before things fade away.

Nemo and her crew headed out to Santa Cruz Reef today to see what the rockfish catch was like. We were rewarded with this nice red, a wide variety of small rockfish, mackeral, jacksmelt, and more. The weather got a bit rough towards the end, but these salty sailors were up to the challenge. Looking forward to our next trip.