We spent a week at a rented beach house in Oxnard (south of Santa Barbara). We went with two other families - the Spahns and the Sages. We had a fantastic time with perfect weather all the time.

Luke (in blue) and Adam Sage immediately decided to test their new found walking skills on the stairs. :) 2003:08:16 13:20:54 50 mm 1/90 f4.5 |

And the big kids (Kelly and Noah) took to the water. 2003:08:16 13:53:14 120 mm 1/750 f5.6 |

While the three middle girls (Jessica, Kate and Becca) played in the sand. 2003:08:16 13:53:32 66 mm 1/1000 f5 |

Cathy and Adam checking out the water. 2003:08:16 13:54:36 72 mm 1/350 f7.1 |

Julie encouraged Kelly out into the waves (which wasn't all that easy). 2003:08:16 13:55:01 120 mm 1/500 f7.1 |

"Hey, this water is cold!" 2003:08:16 13:55:11 120 mm 1/500 f7.1 |

Dad goes out with Kelly so she can give a boogie board a try. The water was cold! 2003:08:16 14:06:50 120 mm 1/640 f7.1 |

"Body surfing" on the sand. 2003:08:16 14:09:21 102 mm 1/350 f7.1 |