Routine

I have always said that I am a "fly by the seat of my pants, kind of gal" (Pretty Woman, for those who don't know).  Well, as it turns out, I might not be so much. 
School started yesterday and I am so happy! Really, really, happy!  We are back to routine were I get to run in the morning, have breakfast, make the kids lunch, take them to school, and getting stuff done. I got so much done.  I'm looking forward to working in their class rooms, and going on field trips, because, after all, I love my kids. But it's nice to have them back in school.
As part of this new time on my hands, I can put more time into blogging, and scrapbooking, and baking, maybe some sewing.  Things I have not done ALL summer long.  Well, baking, I'm always doing that. 
I also see that after my kids have been apart all day at school, they play together more in the afternoon.  I'm not saying there hasn't been fighting... but this is what they are doing right now. 

Back to School

 Today Morgan started 1st... how happy does this kid look?  Mommy was happy too.  ;)

Hayden is going into 3rd grade (she skipped 2nd). Another happy, yet nervous kid.

Happy Birthday, LOVE

Today was Josh's birthday, he turned 33.  He went to work this morning, and came home for lunch, where I had tacos waiting for him.  Then we loaded up pool stuff, and dinner and headed to the pool house.  We swam for a couple hours and then we ate dinner... Jon BBQed turkey, YUM!  And then we had cake, which I'm pretty sure my mom and I are the only ones that liked it.

Happy birthday, to my man.  I love everyday I get to spend with you, and all of our adventures. Here's to another great year.

Relax

 

 We are still in Irvine, we leave tomorrow.  After a fun couple days of adventure, I decided that today we would just play at the pool.  While I was getting everything together, the girls were on the bed and Hayden was reading the new book that Charlie picked out yesterday.  I love these moments.

We ate lunch pool side... I made PB&J's in the hotel room.  We stayed out for a couple of hours, and went back to the room to wait for Josh to come back from class. 

Our Anniversary

Today I woke up with a very large coffee being held in my face. My wonderful husband got it for me, before leaving for class today.  Which he had to be in until 5 o'clock.

So, I came up with some fun stuff for the girls and I to do today.  First I took them to a park.  This park was the nicest I think I've ever been too.  The girls played for awhile, and we fed ducks, which jumped up out of the water and came at us when we stopped feeding them.  It freaked the girls out, but I had a good laugh.

After we fed the ducks I drove to a local Children's book store, and I let them all pick out a book to buy.  I had to help a little, as I didn't want to spend a fortune.  :)

Next to the bookstore was a frozen yogurt place... which is one of my new favorite things. So, we all got a little yogurt before heading back to the hotel.

That night, when Josh got back to the hotel, we went out to dinner.  We went to a Mexican restaurant with a handful of Josh's classmates.  It was very fun and relaxing, as a couple of people played with our kids while we were eating.  I meant to get a picture of Josh and I, but I forgot.  So, all I have of this day is a lot of pictures of the girls and the fun things we did.

Irvine

Yesterday the kids and I drove to Irive, because Josh has to be here all week to attend some classes.  Last time we came with him the girls and I got sun burns from sitting by the pool for 3 whole days.  So, this trip I have planned out some fun things to do, and get less sun. 
Today is not that day, as my plan is to be at the beach.  :)

We had a wonderful time on the beautiful beach, the girls didn't want to leave. It was very nice.

Special

Tonight we had a BBQ at our house.  Mostly so Caleb and Kymm could see our house.  It was pretty laid back, because us girls: me, my mom, Kelsey, and Kymm, all went shopping in Fresno for 5 hours.  I was very excited after dinner to enjoy a special K bar that my mom made and brought over.  YUM!