Friday Flashback

This is a photo of Greg and his family--not sure of the year. They lived on their sailboat, the Fiestero, at the San Diego yacht club for several months! Kudos to my inlaws for being able to live with their family in such small quarters!

I've only just begun....

Spring cleaning!! I haven't even touched the toys, kitchen, and master closet! We have so much junk around here that we don't use/need! It feels great to get rid of it!




Greg has now taken a load to FFS, but I'm afraid that is just the first of many!

We love family visits!

We were so excited to have Lori and Ryan and Bethany here last week! They are moving to Texas--yeehaw! We are looking forward to having them just 10 minutes away! It was our first time to meet Bethany and she is a doll! She is the sweetest baby with the sweetest disposition! The girls really enjoyed playing with her and getting to know her a bit. One night while they were here I watched Bethany while Lori and Ryan ran out for a few minutes. Bethany was really fusy (seriously, this is the only time she cried) and the girls were quite distraught. I walked over to pick up the baby and Samantha said "Mom, run to her! Don't just walk!" I picked up the baby, patted her back for a minute, but she kept crying. Samantha says "Mom, don't stop! Keep doing it!" So, I keep doing it, but Bethany kept crying. At this point, Natalie has her hands over her ears and says "I need a vacation!" and proceeds to go next door. I was cracking up at my kids! They don't remember crying babies, but I do! I practically had three at once and one with colic--this was nothing! Bethany really only cried for maybe 10 minutes then settled down. When Lori and Ryan got back, Natalie says "Bethany cried so loud I had to go to the neighbors". We enjoyed the week with them and can't wait til August when Lori, Ryan, and Bethany move into their beautiful new home!


Ryan is an artist and does some really fun art projects with the girls. They are always asking him to teach them how to do something artistic.


We took these pictures this morning before church. Such a good one of Bethany.


Me and my youngest sis.

Easter Pictures

I am really late getting these posted. We have had a SUPER busy week. Lori and Ryan and their baby Bethany have been here this week. I will post some pictures with them a little later. For Easter, we went to Mama Judy's! We love her so much! She is always so good to us and does so much for us! She always treats us to very yummy food and we enjoy seeing her and visiting with her SO much! We had a great dinner, had an egg hunt, and just enjoyed talking with Mama Judy and watching the girls play. I spent many Easters at Mama Judy and Papa's as a child. Sadly, my Papa passed away last May and we miss him so very much! Thank you Mama Judy for all you do for us! We love you!!!!


Mama Judy with the girls


The family at Mama Judy's


Samantha and Susanna look like they are reaching for the same egg


Natalie


Greg and Nan enjoying their treats

Spring Break at the cabin

Wow! We had a great time at the cabin for Spring break! There are a lot of pictures so get comfy--you're gonna be here a while! My friend Camden and her kids came with us. SO much more fun with friends! It really feels like you are "getting away" there. There is no internet and I get no cell coverage there. There is a satellite and great set up for watching lots of movies (with popcorn of course, which we did in the evenings). My parents have outfitted the cabin with lots of bunk beds so everyone had a place to sleep. The weather cooperated and the kids did great and got along so well! The main attraction for the kids is swimming in the lake, which was too cold for swimming right now, playing in the sand, playing outside, building campfires, getting dirty, and just being a kid! I say yes to a lot of things at the cabin that I would never say yes to at home! I have to give a big thanks to Camden and her kids for helping to make our trip so much fun!




Tanner and Samantha clearing a space for our campfire. They really enjoyed using the pitch fork, rake and shovel!


Samantha enjoying the s'more she made!


The Mamas! We enjoyed some hotdogs and s'mores too!


The kids had fun playing in the sand.


Sitting in the sun trying to warm up on the boat ramp.


My cutie pie Miss Natalie! Sooooo adventurous that one!


We were having an easter egg hunt, but the kids were distracted by a brand new moth on the tree.


Down by the lake.


The lake was very rough on this day and waves were crashing against the wall. The kids thought it would be so fun to see if they could get splashed.


Here it comes......


And they were soaked just like they wanted! Of course everyone was freezing 2 seconds after, so what do we do?? Go put on some dry clothes then go back to do it again!


Me and my girls.


Susanna on the deck.


Enjoying the tree swing.

Friday Flashback--The Cabin!

Angie age 11 at the cabin


Samantha and Natalie at the cabin July 2003


Greg, Natalie, and Samantha enjoying the lake near the cabin July 2005

The cabin has been a place that our family has enjoyed for over 30 years! It has had different owners over the years, but thanks to Mama Leslie and Pappy Joe we are still having a great time there! It is a great place to relax and get away from it all--literally! We are headed there for Spring Break and are looking forward to a super time. (Greg will stay here and work so he can fund our activities--thanks Greg!) I'll post some pics of our adventures when we get back!

Date Day

One of the benefits of having Greg work from home is that we can do date day instead of date night. Thanks to the public school system we do not have to find a babysitter. I got called to substitute at the girls school today, but turned down the job to keep our date! Greg knows exactly how to win me over and takes me first thing to my favorite place ever--SONIC--to get my favorite drink ever--COCA COLA (I would rather drink coke than water). Then we went to look at houses (our favorite pastime), went shopping and ate some yummy snacks! Nothing too earth shattering. It was a beautiful sunny day, probably 75 degrees, and was all around great to spend time with my babe!