For my son Andrews 21st birthday, and daughter Gabriella's 13th birthday, we took them all to Catalina Island for the day. My sons best friend came along. He is living with us until he and Andrew find an apartment to rent near the school they will be attending in the fall, which happily is near us!

Everyone with the exception of the baby was responsible for their own packed lunch and back pack for the day.

It was 10am when they dived into their lunch:)

Walking towards that caban at the end there for the tide pools and for the kids to kayak around the island.

A Carnival cruise ship was in harbor for the day.

I love the freedom homeschooling offers us. Adventures and experiences... together.  And on a weekday!

I am fortunate that my husband has a very flexible work schedule, and is always interested in finding  things to do as a family.

We found a stable on a walk towards the interior of the island.

This one loves to travel and is always the first one ready to go with dad on an outing.

And this one keeps up with the big kids and finds everything amazing.

Catalina is just 20 miles from our home. It's a nice little day trip. We take an express boat over which is half the fun.

Instructions for kayaking around the island. I was a little nervous as neither my husband or myself would be going. We intrusted our daughters to our son and his friend Chris. They are good guys. Smart, strong and level headed... most of the time.

By the looks on their faces maybe I should be worried... co-conspiritors.

It was a good day...