1992

National Parks Vacation with Shelton, Dottie, and Family

Hubbell grandparents treated us to a Chinese dinner at our favorite restaurant, then known as the Hunan Family Restaurant.

We took a hike to see the falls at Wildwood Park in Thousand Oaks.

Granddaddy brought his eclipse viewing equipment with him. Sarah is looking at sunspots and taking a picture.

This is what she was viewing.

Then on January 2nd, we drove down the coast and picked San Onofre as a suitable viewing location for the annular eclipse that would be visible at sunset. Edison opened the gates for its parking lot and allowed people to use it. Rich and Colleen joined us for this adventure.

Some of us hiked down the bluff to the tidepools while waiting for the main event. Lisa collected some nice shells. We discovered later that they were inhabited by hermit crabs!

Jenny drew in the sand and picked up rocks.

And here's the setting ring. It was much more spectacular in person.

To make more space in their room, we installed a bunk bed for Jenny and Sarah. Kellye and Kate helped try it out.

We died Easter eggs and hunted for plastic ones at Oak County Park.

Jenny perched in one of the pepper trees.

So did some of the rest of the kids: Sarah, Kellye, Jenny, Kurt, and Kate.

And Lisa.

Lisa is looking elegant, posing on the wall in the backyard.

Sarah receives an award from Principal Alison Drain. I think this was for perfect attendence.

Last day of school. These are Sarah's teachers, Carol Hartnett and Yvonne Russell.

Some of the girls' friends. They're all happy school's out.

There used to be a tireswing at Peach Hill Park.

Sarah and Glen went backpacking with Keith and Jason and a group from the YMCA.

They hiked in Sequoia National Park.

Sarah is watching the camp cook.

A day at Ventura Beach.

Everyone got into the act. Glen had pulled the car onto the grass so we wouldn't waste the rinse water.

Jenny loves her doll.

Jenny is washing Lisa's back for her.

Jenny launches a stone into the creek at Lion Creek Campground, where we picnicked with the Sweitzers.

The girls had a great time digging in the mud.

Jenny uses Corel Draw to create a picture.

We made a watermelon-shaped pinata for Lisa's birthday.

And here it is in action.

Jenny and Glen went to Tampa in the Fall to see the new triplets and help out. Samantha, Tommy, and Kelsey were born on July 19th.

Glen cuddles Kelsey.

While there, Glen had a chance to take out this jetski.

Deb and Keith installed a large playset in their backyard, with help from Glen and Karl.

The whole set of Sweitzer and Cooper kids: David is in the back, Kate and Jason are on the step, and Kurt, Jenny, Lisa, Kellye, and Sarah are in the middle.