SNOW DAY 2007

Saturday, July 29, 2006

We're definitely keeping busy

doing all kinds of things while I am off for the summer. Tim & Kevin are off at some AYSO Referree training for the weekend so the girls and I are being creative when it comes to thinking up things to do. Last night we slept in the play house, which is insulated, but in this 100+ weather we are having all the insulation does is trap the heat inside. Even with the windows of the play house open the girls were begging to come in the house at about 11pm. I was bound and determined to keep them outside, since they practically bugged me all day to sleep there. THis morning we were up and busy again. First thing inthe morning we decided to decorate some masks. The girls did a great job painting them. Regan's mask was a butterfly, as was mine, Kiana did a princess mask, and Ahni had a cat (I did a cat too). Once they were done, we put ribbon of the sticks and sat them out in all of that heat to dry.

After doing the masks the girls played with their friends, Mitchell, Cole, Lauren, & Megan for a while while scrapped a little. It was so nice to get some stuff done.

The items I am working on right now are for a "Grand Re-Opening sale" at my local LSS (local scrap store) - They just moved to a bigger location and are reopening. I started teaching classes there at the beginning of the May and was asked to do some "Make-n-takes" for the sale. I have to admit that I really like doing it. The girls also decided to donate some books to the play room that they now have. We went in yesterday and the girls had nothing to do in the room while I was talking to the owner. They said that at least they will have some things to do if they donate their stuff to the store. I have to admit, I love the fact that the girls are willing to give their stuff away so that other kids can have things to play with or to wear.

I hope that all of you are having a great week so far. Thanks for checking in.

Monday, July 17, 2006

We're Back!!!

Well, the weekend in Oxnard was much better than I had expected it to be. Not only did I get a lot of work done, the girls and Tim (along with Grandma Maryann) came up play with me. We were able to extend the hotel room and come home on Sunday instead of Saturday. We spent Saturday playing around. We sat on the beach during the morning, rented a 4 peddle bike (that sat up to 8 people). After we got off the beach we decided to visit the Channel Islands National Park, at which the girls all completed the requirements to become Jr. Rangers (This is about the 13th park). After that we stopped to get a pizza for Maryann and the girls and then Tim & I went to a nice dinner. After dinner we were right back at it, in the jacuzzi. The girls LOVE pools, beaches, & jacuzzis. On Sunday morning, after breakfast, we began packing up for the ride home. It took us about 4hours to get to Oxnard (tim & the girls in a truck with no AC in 110 degree weather), I in a nice AC'ed car). It only took us about 1hr 15mins to get home. Traffic was horrible on the way there.


Today we were back in the hustle and bustle of our life. Regan & Ahni were back at soccer camp and Kiana at swimming. Later today we will also continue group lessons for all the girls. And now I have the truck with no AC in 100 degree weather I guess payback is only fair. LOL

Thursday, July 13, 2006

July 13th

Today I leave for Oxnard. I am spending two nights at the beautiful Embassy Suites Mandalay Bay Resort. Unfortunately, it is for work and I wish that the girls and Tim were going with me. Instead I will be with some really good friends; Owin, Liz, and Candy. It is amazing when I think that we have pretty much worked together for the past 12 years. WOW the time sure flew past. The girls are enjoying swimming and soccer camp and Kiana can swim about 1/2 of the width of the pool. Not bad for such a little girl. She still cries because she says it is too far, but she loves her teachers Kyle and Zack (she is taking to 2 lessons/day) and will do almost anything to please them. Tata for now

Here are some pics of the family at the beach. We took Regan's BFF, James, with us.



Wednesday, July 12, 2006

Hello All! July 12,06

Well I finally created my own blog spot. Can't believe I was actually pulled into this as well as everything else I do. The girls and I have been enjoying the summer so far. We have spent time in San Diego (on the beach), at Huntington (on the Beach), and at the pool. The girls have also been on the soccer field quite a bit so far. Regan & Ahni are spending their mornings on at soccer camp while Kiana has private swimming lessons. (she says she loves her teacher). LOL In the afternoon, we all head back to the pool for group lessons for all three girls. We have also been spending time reading and doing some math and spelling homework (that is the price they pay for having a teacher for a mom.