David Multer

It’s double feature night at the drive-in and time for some family fun. We load up the car with pillows and blankets, and swing by Pizza My Heart for some dinner. The place is crawling with families. People are playing football, soccer, and making plenty of trips to the concession stand. It’s pretty clear that the actual movie is secondary to the whole drive-in experience. Families have really taken over, so I’m not sure how much teenager action will be going on. Guess they’ll have to wait until it gets dark. ...

Nick, Monica, and Gabe all attended Parent Participation Preschool (PPP) in Scotts Valley. They all went for one or two years before kindergarten. We all built great memories of the times spent at school, but the best memories for the kids were clearly their friends and their teachers Kathy and her son Nathan. We’re very sorry to see that the school has closed, but it was a great time while it lasted. ...

Monica had a school biographies project where she played the part of Hellen Keller. She looks so pretty with her hair up. I’ve also included a number of her friends: Colleen as John Muir, Heidi as Pocahontas, Hudson as Lincoln, Justin as Edison, and Ocea as Eleanor Roosevelt.

Here’s Monica with her 2nd grade class at Brook Knoll. In order following Monica they are: Mrs. McDermott, Alex, Caitlin, Case, Coleen, Daniel, Danielle, Heidi, Hudson, Jessica, Joey, Jonathan, Justin, Mitchell, Ocea, Regina, Shane, Taylor, and Terry.

Monica’s friend Coleen is joining us today for fun at Gordon and Charlotte’s place in Sunny Cove. They get all suited up for playing in the very cold Pacific ocean. The ice plant behind the house is looking especially beautiful this morning. Before we head to the beach, we’ve got to make a stop at the tide pool behind the house. This is better than any playground. ...

Our friends Kim and Pete and their kids Lily and Jack join us for fun at Sunny Cove. The basin behind Gordon and Charlotte’s place is a big attraction. Occasionally we have to take cover when a big wave comes over the cliff. We amass a very cool collection of creatures from the tide pool. We make a nice temporary home for them for the day. I’m sure they’ll be happy when it’s time for us to go. ...

With grandma and grandpa staying at such an awesome beach, we have no trouble getting the kids to visit frequently. Nick, Monica, Gabe, and Joe explore the beach and the rocks. It’s a little cool today, but that’s Santa Cruz. There’s a basin carved into the cliff behind their house. It’s a great place to climb around. It fills with water at high tide and is home to all kinds of great creatures. ...

Gabe chose to have his birthday at the local skating rink in Scotts Valley. The birthday boy works the wall. He’s a blast to watch. He only pushes off with his right foot, never his left. Monica, Nick, and Charlie look like they’re enjoying Gabe’s party also. Gabe’s friends are having lots of fun also. Some are shown here: Dominique, Jack, Doug, Jacki, Kayla, Maia, Timmy, Trevor, and Wyatt. ...

Gabe turned five today. It’s a school night, so the party is small, but he can’t wait for the weekend. He’ll be joining a bunch of his friends for fun at the skating rink.

Charlotte and Gordon are spending a month or so in Santa Cruz. We arranged an awesome house to rent at Sunny Cove. Valri, Renee, and Charlotte swing by to see how things are doing, and to catch a few rays. I think Charlotte is saying thank you, but I’m fine. Meanwhile Gordon looks like he’s settling in very nicely. I bet he’s thinking about when it will be time to go fishing. I’m ready when you are Gordon. ...