Well, for our summer grand finale, we headed to Brawley. I know, we really know how to live it up! The good news is, my parents pool receives GREAT afternoon shade and the weather was the mildest I think I have ever seen it in July!
You can't go to Brawley without spying a few horses.
And if you have horses, you MUST have a cowboy. All I have to do is mention that we are going to Pappa J's and Grandma J's (AKA Mother J) house and Austin has hat and belt in hand.
Personally, I think Morgan is going to be more of a Lipizzan kinda girl.
At least she knows how to hang out at the "hitching post".
Austin was in charge of gates and I think he performed with flying colors. He even had the professional cowboy "hang" down pat. I definitely see a future for him as the gate guy.
All work and no play makes cowboys dull boys. So, even they MUST chase their sisters...
El Jefe.
Afer a long day at the barn, Austin & Morgan went for a little swim. You can see how his confidence has just exploded in the pool! Three years of swimming lessons, countless Xanex prescriptions and numerous threats and the boy can finally swim!
Morgan did actually jump off, but after jumping off the first time and getting her hat all dirty it was more than she could handle. It was her first and last jump for the week...maybe next year.
This was much easier to keep her accessories dry.
Silly girls. Looks like we are going to have our hands full with these two ladies!
Cousin Paiton striking a pose!
Morgan thinks she is going to have a future in modeling...her father thinks otherwise!
Morgan decided to see how well her bike swims...twice. Needless to say, I think the bike floated better than she did.
Austin lovin' the perks of birthday parties.
It's my party and I'll cry if I want to!
Austin the "Cannon Ball KING"!! I love it!
And if you have horses, you MUST have a cowboy. All I have to do is mention that we are going to Pappa J's and Grandma J's (AKA Mother J) house and Austin has hat and belt in hand. 
Personally, I think Morgan is going to be more of a Lipizzan kinda girl.
At least she knows how to hang out at the "hitching post".
Austin was in charge of gates and I think he performed with flying colors. He even had the professional cowboy "hang" down pat. I definitely see a future for him as the gate guy.
El Jefe.
Morgan did actually jump off, but after jumping off the first time and getting her hat all dirty it was more than she could handle. It was her first and last jump for the week...maybe next year.
This was much easier to keep her accessories dry.
Morgan was thinking about ordering the Halibut Tacos...
This is the Cayucos crew.
He also loved the sand too of course.
Morgan took a little less interest in the water this trip but she built lots of "sand castles'
Look at the trust in this picture. 
Austin got really into the fireworks this year. Which influenced his sister to have fun too. We even let them stay up until 10 pm. WOOOHOOO, they even slept in the next day until 8:30, a new record.
Waiting for the start of the fireworks.
While the rest of us were waiting for Papa Mike's masterpieces.
Paiton and Morgan sunbathing.
Miss Paiton
The girls playing on the Spider.
Austin the adventurer getting ready to explore the sea life.
The best part about being a kid is being able to take a shower outside and not be all freaked out about it!
Austin getting so brave! He even went under a few times. Not bad for a kid who can't swim.
One of the many faces/moods of my Austin! Truly a face only a mother could love!
Happy Austin
I think the look on his face says it all!
