Sunday, August 14, 2011

Phelan Ranch

On Saturday we headed down to Napa to Jeff and Liz' Ranch for some summer fun. Below is the patio and outdoor fireplace where Jeff cooked an incredible pork tenderloin for dinner.


Johnny is launching off an incredible waterslide Jeff built for the pond

Jack is next going head first into the pond

Johnny decided that looked likefun

Jake was all smiles after his turn down the slide

He didn't look as sure when he was flying down the slide. You can build up quite a bit of speed coming down the hillside.

This is the bottom portion of the slide where it levels off

This picture gives you some idea how long and steep the slide is before you get to the pond

Uncle Jeff let Jake have a turn operating the backhoe and moving some piles of dirt. Jake thought this was way cooler than the backhoe in his room.

All of Jake's cousins lend a hand and each got a turn at the controls

Jeff gave Dan a tour of the ranch while Sammy, Jack, John and Cate gave Jake a tour of the half-pipe for skateboarding, the trampoline, and Bocce court. A meeting with the goats and chickens even resulted in a fresh egg. Everyone cooled off in the pond and then showered for dinner. While the adults were finishing dinner the cousins all hung out on the patio watching a movie. We had a great time down there. We don't get to see Liz, Jeff and the kids often enough and Jake always has a blast with his cousins.

Santa Cruz Camping


Camping near Santa Cruz with the Quick's allowed for some interesting day trips, including a trip to see and ride Thomas the train in Felton, some time at the Boardwalk riding the rides and hanging out on the beach.

Jake was all smiles hanging out on the beach in SC.

Jake and Sofia seemed to escape the waves okay.

Clyde was there to lend a hand just in case a rogue wave came in after them.

The Quick's hanging out riding Thomas.

Dan and Jake also enjoying Thomas through the trees.

Jake and Sofia sitting on a hay bale waiting for Thomas to let us board.