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.

As we all look on, the sea takes another shot, but the protection holds from all sides. 2003:08:17 10:45:34 24 mm 1/500 f7.1 |

Mark chips in (as he always did) to rebuild the defenses quickly. 2003:08:17 10:46:31 50 mm 1/500 f7.1 |

2003:08:17 10:47:32 50 mm 1/500 f7.1 |

I finally figured out I should wear a wetsuit if I was going to go out with Kelly. 2003:08:17 15:39:15 165 mm 1/640 f6.3 |

2003:08:17 15:40:36 70 mm 1/640 f6.3 |

Becca gets in on the boogie board action with Julie's help. 2003:08:17 15:49:19 210 mm 1/751 f6.3 |

Pasta with pesto (the basil from the Carlson garden) for dinner on Sunday. 2003:08:17 19:01:43 24 mm 1/50 f3.5 |

The Sage's take their nightly stroll before putting the boys down for bed. The sun is setting directly behind them. 2003:08:17 19:27:19 400 mm 1/1250 f5.6 |