New Addition

Welcome Isaiah Lawson!

I got sick the day after he was born and stayed sick with Bronchitis. Didn't get to hold the cutie till he was 6 weeks old. He is bigger now.

Random Life

Prep work to install attic ladders. Love my guy for doing this! No loose ladders here.

Presenting the ........inside of the cabinets. OOOOH!

That is one way to bring the air hose to Dad.

Lovely Daughter tried to take her own picture. Didn't know about these till the upload. Love my daughter!

Starting on the Kitchen

Walls are 'Dozen Roses' red, cabinets are white, counters will be white marble.

Hanging the upper cabinets.

Can it really be coming up?!

He will be driving in 20 months! Way to soon. Figured that Mr. Cool needs to learn about changing a tire. Since My Gentleman got 2 flats on the way home now was a great time!

Learn'n bout Californeea

Spent the summer learning about the wonderful, sunny state of California through the reading of various literature:

Island of the Blue Dolphins

Zara

By the Great Horn Spoon

Cruise the Artic Star

Pony Express

Activities included a scavenger hunt through the Simi Valley Mall, Indian museum, Building a mission, trip to Santa Barabara's mission, and Carpenteria Beach swim. 

Make the way Paved

It's time to add some beauty to the front. After much deliberation we decided on pavers. Thank you Directbuy!

The yard the way it used to be. No driveway unless you want to 4-wheel it.

Always wanting to be in or on a dirt pile.

Watching them grade the driveway. The workers expected to take out 2-3 loads of dirt. They took out 6!

Laying the beginnings of the driveway.

Summer Fun

The Summer is filled with the fun and relaxing. The kids were content to once again become part fish and live in water every day. Hanging out with some of our favorite pool friends was an added bonus.

Water polo was another fun aspect. Both teams made it to the LA84 finals. Lovely Daughter's team came in 2nd. Mr. Cool's team did very well for a 1st year team. We were very proud of all the kids accomplishments and their good sportsmanship and fair play attitudes....something that was a bit of a challenge for the other teams.

Jr. Lifeguard was a new option offered. We loved it! The final day they got to follow the guards around and sit in the tower. ....and 'rescue' their fellow guards and friends.

So Where is the House at now?

The Drywall is done and the siding is up. Next....painting!

Wedding Prep

How many boxes of cake mix does it take?

Shannon's wedding is rapidly approaching. With the looming event comes the many tasks that need to be accomplished. One of those is THE cake.
How do you get your big sister to make your wedding cake and not realize the job she said yes to?.....ask her to do something that comes very easy first "I need you to make the programs." - then throw in the request behind it with an "Oh, and can you make the cake too? It's not a hard cake. Just a couple tiers with coconut covering it. It isn't going to be difficult."
Because I LOVVVVVE her, and because I wasn't thinking I said yes.

I've decided that I wont take credit until after everyone has eaten it and given their opinion. Then I will either speak up........or go hide.

So how is it coming? Ok, I guess. She asked to have lemon cake and likes the boxed cake mix. How many do you need for this cake? We are on #13 and almost finished. We did add fresh lemon juice and zest, and a tad of vanilla.

I am making the buttercream frosting from scratch.