Can you say cold?

This past rain storm was a cold one for our area of Southern California. The following morning we saw snow on the local mountains and ice in the wheel barrow and puddles. The kids were awoken and given the opportunity to play with the ice. Then we turned it into the daily science lesson through observation on ice formation and melting speed.

Thankful for family

This Thanksgiving was spent in San Diego with the grandparents. It was such a wonderful time. Me and the kids went down on Tuesday with Mom and spent the days prior cleaning, cooking, and running errands. Thanksgiving morning My Gentleman, Dad, Micah, Dars & kids, and Shannon arrived. The afternoon meal was delicious - Grandma makes a mean turkey. It was delightful.

Digging is done

November marked the completion of the footings and slab formations dug and readied for re-bar and concrete. We also had the fun task of replacing our sewer line. Lots of crushed pipe and a tree growing inside it was the discovered reason for slow drains. We had wondered why the pine trees in the front yard never looked mournful despite never watering them. They had found a water source that provided for them on a daily and very regular basis - complete with fertilization.

Now we wait for the rains to stop and the ground to dry so concrete can be poured.