CA summer 08 part 1

Creative title don't you think? We've been here for over a week now and are really enjoying our time. One of the reasons we wanted to come this time of year was for the weather, and we were not disappointed. Yes, it is in the 90's and had even broken 100 degrees a couple of times, but the mornings and evenings are gorgeous, (i never thought i'd say this..) it's a dry heat. Now in Jully and August when it's 115-125...i don't care how dry it is.

This pic is for those back east who are curious about my home town. Now I didn't take any pics of the town, but this is what surrounds us. Some of you have asked what it's like out here, so this is the view from the back of my parents house. gorgeous...in my opinion:)



Why is he so happy?


Because he is with his grandpa!

On Thursday we spent the day at the river. The water was perfect and if the kids were in charge we would have never left.






He just threw a rock in the air.




Another tradition of the kids is to walk to the canal and throw rocks, really it's quite thrilling.

Found treasures.

We took the dog, Randy, with us and the kids loved it when he shook water all over them.

Eden decided to throw grass.

Of course there as been plenty of pool time. My favorite part of this is watching the kids grow in their swimming skills. J is swimming all over the place, E's new trick is to touch the bottom of the pool with her hands.

Another highlight of coming here is seeing old friends (i've seen many but only had my camera with me one time...missy and esther i might have to find you and take pics before I leave!!)

Amber and I have known eachother since the 3rd grade, but became friends in the 4th when a carnie at the fair would give her free rides on the tilt a whirl and I benefited from that. In hindsight that's pretty creepy isn't it? She now has 2 beautiful girls and it was so good to see her, it had been almost 3 years!

Her oldest loved to chase J and let's just say that my son doesn't mind being chased by girls.

My Aunt Kathy S. is super crafty and artistic in so many ways on so many levels, and boy can she cook! She brought over some things for the kids and she made this butterfly outfit for E but everyone tried it on!