We had such a great family vacation in Santa Barbara. Vacations are different now. I wasn't sure if the new sleeping arrangement, family chaos, and complete new environment would lend itself to a nice relaxing vacation, or a countdown to departure day. We were pleasantly surprised with a wonderful and relaxing time away. I mean really, check out our sleeping quarters, not too shabby. This house was so exquisite and easily slept 15 people.
Almost every afternoon was spent at the beach with the cousins. We found a great beach that wasn't too crowded and even had dolphins swimming with us (not quite like Sea World style, but still very cool). Lucy was petrified of the water, which we were a little happy about, but by the last day would actually put her feet in the water.
William on the other hand had no fear of the water. He loved playing in the waves, and after falling in the water once became a little more hesitant. 
OH yes! The hot tub was great great great! Here we are with Chris and Nancy after our first day there.
One of my favorite parts of the house was the immaculate garden. This garden had orange trees, plum trees (the best plums I have ever had), almost any veggie you could think of and the most amazing flowers. There were also chickens that Lucy would visit to fetch their eggs for breakfast to accompany our fresh squeezed orange juice. 
Emma and Maddy were soon named "my girls" by Lucy. Lucy was in heaven with her cousins around all the time for constant playmates. Here we are at the Santa Barbara zoo. Below is Maddy feeding a giraffe (if you couldn't tell)- Lucy didn't want to get too close to it-
William on the other hand had no fear of the water. He loved playing in the waves, and after falling in the water once became a little more hesitant. Just love this picture of Nancy and Luke. I didn't have a camera, so I owe Chris a big thank you for taking a lot of the pics- he's a great photographer.
OH yes! The hot tub was great great great! Here we are with Chris and Nancy after our first day there.
One of my favorite parts of the house was the immaculate garden. This garden had orange trees, plum trees (the best plums I have ever had), almost any veggie you could think of and the most amazing flowers. There were also chickens that Lucy would visit to fetch their eggs for breakfast to accompany our fresh squeezed orange juice. 
Emma and Maddy were soon named "my girls" by Lucy. Lucy was in heaven with her cousins around all the time for constant playmates. Here we are at the Santa Barbara zoo. Below is Maddy feeding a giraffe (if you couldn't tell)- Lucy didn't want to get too close to it-
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Wow!! Looks amazing!! I've been waiting for some new pics from you guys! We've missed you in STL this summer.
Oh my! Shannon, you are so good about taking pictures! That Lucy girl is SO cute...she looks just like her momma! :) Love you guys and are so glad you're home for a while! :)
ps. Miss Madeline is so grown up! I can't believe it! Please tell her hello for me!
so glad you finally posted. i had almost given up on you....looks like an amazing vacation. wish ours had been a little bit more relaxing like yours...oh well. next time. did you take any of those pictures?
can't wait for you to get your camera, then! great pic of Lucy...it's very surreal-looking in some ways. I love the angle on it. what kind of camera did you end up getting?
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