Michael Franti

Every year we mark the end of the school year with something special.  Usually ice cream.  This year, however, we went above and beyond.  The last day of school, which also happened to be Jeff's birthday, we went to a concert with friends.

Michael Franti happened to be playing at Artpark, so our "gang" all went to see him.  Mandy was first to arrive, which was awesome because she secured us a great spot.  Before the show, the ninos played on the hill.  Once it began, everyone was singing and dancing.  Franti came down into the audience (??!!) quite frequently.  Eva captured some great close up shots of him. 

What a beautiful photo, Eva

He has a powerful message.  It was a beautiful night.  What a great way to kick off summer vacation!

hippies

In exchange for an awful camping trip

 I love camping!

Unfortunately, the weekend after school ended a small monsoon passed through Watkins Glen.  

We decided to cancel.

I was bummed, but who wants to camp 

AWARDS!!!!

Turning 14...

 Pobrecita.

She had been looking forward to birthday weekend.  Unfortunately, Eva got some kind of virus the days before her birthday.  However, she did recover for the big day.  

We had some familia come over and sing to her.  Eva kind of got the cake she wanted.  She had requested a salted caramel Starbucks cake.  I tried!  Her gift of Six came a month before.  Here is Eva turning 14.

Party:

Happy Birthday Eva Magnolia!