August - Alvarez Family = Grenside Family

You wouldn't know it from these tired, zoned out faces, but the buddies were happy to be together again!

Time for our annual visit from the Grenside family, all the way from London. 
 

Wrangler Kenzo leading Max on a trail ride.

 

Then it was Kenzo's turn!

The horse was named Julie. 

No joke.

Happy birthday, Jen!!

We celebrated with dinner at River Grill and NO KIDS!

Eric, Jen & Jeff. 

Me and the other Jen.

Nick and Derek.

A nice, but super windy day at the Dollar Point beach.

Nick braving the waves to entertain the kids.
 

The three amigos.
 

Nick's sunhat, made from a coffee carrier and Lola's swimsuit.

Ingenious! 

Buds.

Pretty happy kid.

Concrete day!

Kenzo and Noah showed up on the job to watch the pour and "help" Eric.

 

"Just like daddy."

We checked out the action at the Tahoe Nalu paddleboard race in Kings Beach.

Lucky for us, the shave ice truck was there!

 

Trying out the driving range...

Loved it!

Gorgeous day at Meeks Bay.
 

Scarlet has gotten so big in the 4 months since we saw her last. 

Walking, running, climbing, dancing, and scootering!
 

Tom Sr. firing up the margarita machine - yeehaw!
 

A beautiful morning for a little ski session.

Teacher Dave getting Lola ready.

Jen & Max.

Then Kenzo's turn with Captain Mommy at the helm again.
 

Thumbs up!!
 

Great job, buddy. 

Max got to drive us back to Sunnyside.

We had a quick visit to see our babysitter, Claudia, and her 6 week old baby, Ariana!

Kenzo said "I love the baby. She is so beautiful!"
 
 

And a weekend visit from Luna.

Nice to have a sweet, old dog around again.
 

Our last supper with the Grenside family :(

Max and Scarlet missed out on the oven s'smores - everyone was just too pooped!

A little "good bye" message to Max since he was sleeping when we left!

Our time with the Grenside family was, yet again, way too short. See you guys soon!