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Monday, June 15, 2009

Waddell Creek Double Sunset

Another spectacular sunset at Waddell Creek, where the sun was cut in half by the cloud.

Only one brave surfer was surfing the sharky Waddell creek waves.

Friday, June 05, 2009

Surfer magazine picks Santa Cruz as top spot to surf

Yes, Santa Cruz is the top US spot to surf. Not a surprise, with the variety of beaches and point breaks that can be found. Tonight, the wind was dead and the waves glassy. I was too late for the surf but just in time to take that nice sunset at Waddell creek a few miles north of Santa Cruz.

The blue whale skeleton can be found at the Marine center just a few miles from our house. The weather patterns have been really strange lately. A large storm with thunder light strike us. I am pretty stoked that I could snap that picture which is a bit dramatic with those dark clouds.

Saturday, May 30, 2009

Bodie State Historic Park

Bodie is a gold mining ghost town. In 1880, the town grew from 1 person to 10 thousands in less than one year. The last person left Bodie around 1940.

The dream team.

The car needs a bit of work...

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Tenaya Lake

Just before the Tioga pass, Tenaya lake can be seen from the road 120. We were out of luck because of the ice which prevented us from fishing.

Lucas posing for the photo at about 10,000 feet or 3000 meters.

Benoit fishing the trouts.

Oakdale Cowboy Town

On our way to Mammoth, we spent the night to Oakdale, a cowboy town. Not much to do there, but we wanted to have a rest before crossing the Yosemite.

Natural Bridges Sunset

Taking a good sunset photo at Santa Cruz is harder than it look. First of all, the fog blocks the sun about 2/3 of the time and second of all, when the fog is not in sight, the sky does not have any clouds!

Monday, May 11, 2009

Marina Festival of the Winds

We ended up by accident at the 10th Festival of the Winds, since the Marina skate park was closed and it was on our way back home. The kids loved it, they could play with those gigantic kites.

Lucas looks like an ant compare to the size of the gecko.

The kids tried to catch his tail.

The gymnasts played some tricks on Lucas.

Thursday, May 07, 2009

Santa Cruz Backyard

Waiting for the summer and the tomatoes.

Friday, May 01, 2009

Lucas and Benoit at the Beach

It has been a long time since we have not spent a weekend at Santa Cruz. The ski season came to an end by mid April. We headed north to visit Scotts creek beach.

The beach just for Lucas.

Working on those 360, 180...

That what a call a big air, the lack of snow was not going to slow them down.

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Bear Valley DEVO Pizza

Photo by Martin

For the last DEVO meeting of the year, the DEVO team snowboarded down the home run to Bear Valley village for a Pizza, drink and games.

From left to right: April, Benoit, Jessica, Austin, Jake, Tyler and in the background, you can guess, Jamie, Riley, Corey and Travis.

From left to right, Ziggy (former DEVO), Jake, Jeff, Ashley and Jessica.

Corey, Riley, Tyler and Jamie.

Katie, Lance, Tyler and Martin.

Tim, Vicky, Olivier, Tricia.

Cyd, Claire and Tim.

Jones family.

John, Martin and Charlotte.

Estelle, Charlotte and John Skiing at Bear Valley

John and Charlotte on the magic carpet.

Estelle working on her French fries.

Monday, March 23, 2009

Torres Del Paine

Amazing picture taken by Francois somewhere in south America.

Wednesday, March 04, 2009

Bear Valley Jump Session

Benoit, Lucas and I built a jump in the backside of Bear Valley. Benoit and Lucas tried a few 180 FS and BS.
Check the back flip tentative by Lucas :)

Sunday, February 15, 2009

Benoit Birthday

Benoit had a few friends over to celebrate is 9th birthday. They spend a few hours at the climbing gym, drew a few pictures with Colette and biked in the backyard.