Are you self-realized?

Someone asked us if we were twins...do you see the resemblance?Mom and Dad-as beautiful a couple as ever:

It had just started to sprinkle and Roman loved feeling the falling drops! Check out the amazing lush gardens...and my family isn't too bad looking either!

That's the Pacific behind us...just in case you were wondering:Our family has a love for a little place called Swami's Cafe. They serve the best (and believe me when I say THE best) blackberry and banana buckwheat pancakes ever! So, in honor of my pregnant sister and her dire need of this delicious breakfast, we rolled out of bed, bundled up, and headed out the door (with no makeup mind you!).

The cafe is outdoor and provides a perfect view of the Self-Realization Fellowship Hermitage and Gardens. We were always incredibly curious as to what or who had the funds to own such prime real estate and so much of it. Well, we decided to check it out and fortunately for those of us that don't care to join, they have a portion set apart for the public free of charge. Yeah for free!

My gosh the gardens were amazing. After taking a few stairs up, you seem to be in a different world. So many varieties of flowers, trees and grasses, all in bright vibrant color, you couldn't get enough of it. The kids favorite was of course the huge koi ponds. The property extends all the way to the bluff above the beach, which really makes the scene complete. Needless to say, we all loved it and are feeling much better now that we have been self-realized. Have you?