Monday, January 24, 2011

a classic (surf) weekend



day one









































day two

















it was the weekend of this
two days in all...
there were beautiful waves
sandy grandkids
friends, food and fun!
and unbelievable weather (it really is winter here)


in between there was crafty day (a success!)
sleepovers
happy birthday lindy ♥
crayon making and handstand contests in the pool
more surfing and finally, the awards ceremony,
chuck made it into the finals in two divisions
(all these surf photos are of him),
and he won a place in each.
good job honey, we are all so proud of you.

have a great week ahead everyone!


♥ a little tired and sunburned lori :)

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28 comments:

  1. HelenJanuary 24, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    I love your 'welcome to my world' ability to charm each and every one of us!!!

    My son Carl are headed to Atlanta early tomorrow morning ... for 15 days! I think our Bend weather is better than their weather. But we aren't there for the weather, we are there (like you) for family and lots of love and laughter.

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  2. kjJanuary 24, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    speechless once again!
    but not for long :)

    holy moly lori. (beep beep, just a minute-- a special text interruption):)

    it is almost beyond my comprehension that chuck can surf like this.

    and that you can capture it on film.

    i was playing too while you were on the beach and at the pool. cupcakes and beans that grow before your eyes in hot water. and yoborobo's amazing children's book. very amazing.

    we are quite a crew, aren't we? and for much of the time we we are lucky ducks.

    i love you sf! keep up the fun in the sun!
    ♥

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  3. nunuJanuary 24, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    great shots! great weekend! congrats to your man.. very cool at the rincon classic. it will be good to return to california in the spring. although i still know i will miss it here... my friend who is visiting me is actually a carpinteria mama. i'm feeling connected in many ways to carp/s.b. these days. i think it would be great to move back there one day.

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  4. Amanda SummerJanuary 24, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    yay!!! go chuck go and big congrats to him!!!

    loved the fotos of all the surfing...........oh i wish how i could do that, but so scared of sharks can't tell you...

    fabulous weather for january, even if it means a little sunburn - glad your weekend was full of fun and love - you deserve it girl ♡

    love and hugs
    xxx

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    fabulous weekend!
    Go Chuck you good thing

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  6. AngelaJanuary 25, 2011 at 1:49 AM

    Surfing is something I cannot believe ANYONE is doing, and there is your own fabulous husband conquering the waves! I am deeply impressed! And love your sandy grandkids, too, and all your fun and lovely pastimes. Here, we don`t even SEE the sun, let alone get a sunburn! We have -1°C which is just cold and ugly. What a great difference to see your waves! Me, I am waving, too!!

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  7. yoboroboJanuary 25, 2011 at 4:31 AM

    I MISS SANTA BARBARA! Boo hoo hoo. haha! Seriously, I do. :) But it was nice to visit with you and your lovely family, and soak up some rays and play in the pool. You know what? I think I get vitamin D from visiting your blog! xox Pam

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  8. Eleonora BaldwinJanuary 25, 2011 at 4:35 AM

    Congratulations to Chuck, bravo! And to you for the great photos, brava!

    I can't believe the photos of those kids in bathing suits and in the water!! It's FREEEEZING here!!!

    What are those colorful things you made? Are those the crayons? You are so great! I'm sure it was a wonderful weekend, your photos give it away.

    Like Amanda says, you definitely deserve all the sun, love and hapiness in the world.

    Hugs
    Lola xx

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  9. janisJanuary 25, 2011 at 5:07 AM

    Now that is what I call a wonderful weekend♥

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  10. LynJanuary 25, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    What a weekend Lori! Love the shots; you crammed alot of happy into your weekend. I am a little jealous of the sun, sand, beach and sea. I could do with a nice salty walk on the beach about now!

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  11. AnnieJanuary 25, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    Amazing photos. I have always wanted to surf. I can't believe it's that warm there, here it is about 13 degrees right now, no ocean either. Have a wonderful week! xoxo

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  12. Bella SinclairJanuary 25, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Ahhhhhhhhhhh!!!! What a great weekend! Great big heaping spoonfuls of blessings. And Yay Chuck! Woohooo, congratulations! The water looked great. And the sun looked great! And the grandkids looked GREAT! At first I thought you had found the most perfectly-formed and multi-colored sea glass on earth, but then I saw they were crayons. Cool! :D

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  13. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    Congrats to the hubby! Beautiful, beautiful photos as usual Lori!

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  14. xxxJanuary 25, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    That is a wicked weekend!

    I love your ability to take us there, right into the moments, with your wonderful pictures.

    I love those kind of winter days... we get them here too.

    Magical!

    What's crayon making?
    How did you do that? Is it just old wax crayons melted down?

    They look beautiful.

    xx Robyn

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  15. xxxJanuary 25, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    PS... I've been without internet and computer for a few days.... all sorted now (thanks to a technician) and I'm typing on my new computer :)
    Very exciting... everything even look different and for the better!

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  16. Sharon LovejoyJanuary 25, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    Hi dear Lori Ann, I am sitting here in the kitchen slowly munching dinner. jeff is at a board meeting for the California Native Plant Society.

    So, congrats to Chuck. Those are great photos and I loved seeing the kids, the crafts, etc.

    Did Chuck see any sandhills? We're thinking of driving out there tomorrow on our half day off.

    I am in the throes of writing the children's bird book and Jeff is helping to organize me, but I need a day off.

    Sending love, love and I ESPECIALLY love the handstands in the pool (along with everything else you photographed).

    Sharon Lovejoy Writes from Sunflower House and a Little Green Island

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  17. JacintaJanuary 26, 2011 at 2:40 AM

    Looks like a sublime weekend full of sunshine and salty air. How lovely that you got to spend it with so many of your special people.

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  18. Julie Whitmore PotteryJanuary 26, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    Rincon i betcha.
    The real deal.
    Happiness!
    xx

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  19. ValJanuary 26, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    bliss! well done Chuck! and fantastic photos Lori - wow; are those crayons?
    i loved your weekend xx

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  20. S/V Mari Hal-O-JenJanuary 26, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    I'm so glad to see the sun still comes out somewhere in the world. It is raining here in Key West. Again!
    Fab photos!!!

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  21. studio loloJanuary 26, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Oh my, what great shape that husband of your is in!!!!!!!!!

    Way to go on making it into both categories. You knew he would ;)

    Can I please have that baby Jack Russell??

    And oh, your beautiful grandchildren!

    Lucky girl, lucky them♥♥

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  22. marianneJanuary 26, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    Oh dear...... I am sure born on the wrong continent!
    If that is winter then it is my kind of winter.
    Sure looks like you had a perfect time!
    And congrats on your DH for being in 2 finals.
    That grandkid has the face of an angel (bet he has your genes:))

    Have a nice day♥

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  23. Ann Marie DiVecchiaJanuary 27, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    Hi Lori! Looks like you had a fun and fabulous weekend! Congrats to your husband!! The crayon making looked like a lot of fun. *sigh* I would like to be where you are right now. We just shoveled a foot of snow this morning!

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  24. amanda {the habit of being}January 27, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    beautiful beach pictures! and love the fun crayons too :)

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  25. SammiJanuary 27, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    i am so jealous lori! i need some sunshine this grey is properly making me sad......

    i really love that last picture on day one, i think, its the one of the surf board on the sand. it's awesome.

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  26. My Farmhouse KitchenJanuary 28, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    what a great SURF weekend....i have to show this to john...my surfer boy :-)

    BEAUTIFUL photographs, lori...and i LOVE the little puppy...so cute

    happy to visit today, my friend

    sending love,
    kary and teddy
    xxx

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  27. PaisleyJadeFebruary 2, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    Loving your pics - I grew up in a surfing family and so pics like these are like home!!

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  28. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2011 at 2:14 AM

    what a beautiful part of the world you live in Lori. I havent been here in a little while, taking a short break so i see I have lots to catch up on! Congrats to Chuck, looks like it was lovely conditions ofr him.

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xoxo lori

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