Day Trip

We took a day trip to Santa Barbara over the weekend and visited the SB Zoo for the first time. We saw the live giraffes, but only happened to take a picture of Ben in front the statues... It was a beautiful day, lots of sunshine, lots of green grass to run around on, a train to ride and lots of animals to see...



We made a very short stop at the Camarillo Outlets and the highlight of the trip for the kids was the 50 cent little ride outside of the bathroom.... go figure. Kara is trying to help Mommy get Ben to look a the camera. What a helpful big sister.

Back in LA!

We're back in LA and came home to warm weather! Despite the sun and 77 degree temperature, Ben wanted to wear his rain boots and get the umbrellas out. Uncle Bill was kind enough to join Ben in the "rain".

More Monterey

We explored the tidepools and enjoyed the ocean views.



The kids had fun at the big park.... new slides, new steps and a BIG train.



We strolled the pier and looked for mermaids...



And it wouldn't be a Kozuki vacation without ice cream!

Monterey Trip

We took a Kozuki family vacation to Monterey and visited the aquarium!



Ben enjoyed seeing all of the sea creatures... and was very excited each time we saw something new. I wish you could hear him saying, "Hi, turtle."



Kara and Ben quickly found the Nemos and Dorys in the tank. Kara was always on the lookout for pink fish.

Happy Birthday, Daddy!

We celebrated Sho's birthday at home with coffee cake that the kids helped make...



And that weekend, celebrated with friends in San Francisco.... and the kids enjoyed a weekend wtih Grandma 'Rene and Pampa!

Happy New Year!

December was a really busy month because of preparations for the Donate Life Rose Parade float... Kara was able to come and visit the float decorating site twice. Though our float was impressive, she was struck by the princess castle and said it was her favorite one.



Ben and Sho decided to watch the Parade from home on TV, but Kara attended her first Rose Parade and watched and waved as all the floats and horses and bands marched down Colorado Boulevard. Happy New Year to everyone!

It's beginning to feel a lot like winter...

With the start of winter, there is definitely a chill in the air. The kids had their first hot (warm, really) chocolate and they enjoyed it. Kara said, "let's pretend it's coffee."



Ben got a cute little chocolate milk mustache after each delicious sip.



With the holidays approaching, we hope that your homes are full of love and laughter.



Cheers!!