Hotel and Beach

We took a little vacation this past three day weekend. We really needed to step away from the daily grind of real life and spend some time together, away from it all. The kids were sooo excited to go. Even though we live less than an hour away from Disneyland we got a hotel for a couple of nights. It's so nice to live where most people vacation!  The kids love staying at a hotel. Jane begged me to let us stay a third night. The kids each took a turn with Robert in the hotel pool, we watched movies in our room and of course the hotel breakfast buffet was a hit. :) We were also were able to stop by Aunt Cyndi's house for a little while.

We drove around Newport Beach, which I love. Maybe if Robert and I go to medical school and both become successful doctors, we can afford to live there someday. :) We let the kids explore the Corona Del Mar beach. The kids had a great time climbing on the rocks. It was a beautiful day. Love this beach.

The Public Library

I've rediscovered the children's programs at the public library. They're great...and free! Jane and Claire love it. We'll be going to storytime twice and week(at two different libraries) and all the kids will go to the after school craft on Wednesdays. They have a lot of family events on Friday nights too. This will help me keep the kids busy!!

Jane and Claire made fire hats and worked on their color books.

Storytime!

More Swimming

Jane would love to be in preschool this year, but as it happens, it didn't work out. Since she enjoys swimming so much I put her in a two week class for younger kids. There was only her and a little boy who would rarely get in the water. So, basically it was private lessons. She laughed and worked hard and is really comfortable in the water. She was so excited at the end of the lessons when she earned her certificate and candy.

My Blog Makeover Has Begun

So, as you can see, I am doing a blog makeover! I was getting tired of looking at the same old pictures, layout and title.

This Saturday we are getting our family pictures taken at the beach. I am anxious to see how they will turn out. Last year we got our pictures done by a good friend in Virginia. The pictures really captured the beautiful scenery and colonial buildings that surrounded us when we lived there. This year I want to capture where we are living now, next to the California beach. No matter how many times we go to the beach, each time I'm amazed at the grandeur and beauty of it all. The smells, birds, sand, and sea life never cease to amaze me.

So, anyway, I should have new pictures up in a couple weeks or so. Stay tuned...and thanks for those that stop by and check my blog out every once in a while. :)

I'm being crafty!

I find myself with a little more time to work on projects and I've had this black mirror sitting around in my closet since January. It really doesn't go with our house and I've been wanting to get some more color.
Here is the transformation.

Here it is originally.

Next, I primed it...

I spray painted it an Ocean Breeze blue.

Next, I glazed it. I was scared! I brushed the black tinted glaze on and then wiped it off. It really brings out the details.

I can't wait to put it up. I'm going to get chairs and throw pillows to match.(eventually)

Another Star Student!

Well, Linda would not be left out and she came home yesterday with her Star Student certificate! She recieved it for good citizenship, trying hard in class and having good penmanship. She filled her Star Student backpack with her favorite book, favorite stuffed animal, a picture she colored and some pictures of herself as a baby. Way to go Linda!