Lompoc Flower Festival 2012

The Lompoc Flower Festival is an annual event for us.  My dad lives in Lompoc so it is a chance to visit as well as a chance to enjoy the event. This year's parade was a bit cooler than others since the fog did not burn off till a bit later in the day.

There are always a few old cars to see.

 There was a whole club of vintage tractors.

Caught a picture of my dad watching the parade.  Dad turned 80 this year.

Not too many horses in the parade this year.  

This sailing ship float is in the parade every year.

 I don't remember seeing this group in previous years.  They are the Northstar Penguins.

 Random Sacks Of Kindness is a regular participant in the Arts and Crafts Show so we bring our booth as well. 

 We also brought the tent this year.  When the wind picked up, it gave a nice shelter to have lunch.

 I remember these guys.  They used to like to come out at lunch time when we were kids.
 I don't see them where I live now.

 Lompoc has City Wide wireless. You can get weekend access for $5. My dad enjoyed reading about obscure vacuum tubes. 

 My brother Mark came down and visited as well.   Overall, a fun weekend!

Grandpa Bob turns 90!

All of the family got together to celebrate Grandpa Bob's 90th Birthday!

back row: Aunt Faith, Uncle Gary, Jeanne, Brian, Stan, Chris (covered by Karen)
middle: Shannon, Trish, Ben, Zachary, Karen, Anthony
front: Matt, Emily, Sarah, Jason, Grandpa Bob, Brandon, and Allie.

Brandon asleep again...

He even can sleep on his sister!