School Fun

First week of school at the Lowe's was fun. Trying to get back in a routine. We made Zhu Zhu pet hamsters for a fun cooking craft. My friend Pam sent me the recipe. Hannah loved making them. She is studying the Little House books and learning about pioneer life. Aaron started classes at the Community College this week. It is great because he is getting highschool credit and college credit at the same time. He said there was a lot of familiar faces walking around campus. I can't believe Hannah is in 3rd grade and Aaron is taking college classes and a senior this year. Where does the time go?

We always start out fresh at the beginning of the school year with a clean room. We Changed some things around in Hannah's room. She has a unique situation. Her bedroom is divided by the family room. Her friends come over and think it is cool. She can't wait to have a room of her own with a door. But, for now she is happy to have a space of her own and I think she does a pretty good job of keeping it picked up.

This week we had to memorize a poem... Welcome good attitudes let them stay... Ask God to take the bad ones away!

Big Sis gave Hannah a Facial

Hannah loves that her sister is a cosmetologist! She reaps the benefits! Well we all do really. We can get a hair cut when ever we want. Hannah enjoys the facials and getting her nails done the best!! She is ready for Halloween. Oh wait, that is in a couple of months!

Our Kitty "Whiskers"

On August 2 "Whiskers" our kitty turned 15 years old. She has added much spice to our home! She likes to go on walks like a dog. I have caught her tip toeing behind us! On her first birthday she went camping with us. No, we did not plan it. She climbed in our tent trailer when we were busy packing and did not see her. She bounced all the way to Yosemite and when we arrived to set up camp out came a dizzy kitty! She lived on tuna for 4 days and was a great foot heater in the sleeping bags . She is very mischievous!

Happy Birthday Kylee "21"

Our Beautiful daughter turned "21" on July 29. Our lives have not been the same since she was born. We are so proud of her. She is truly a Gift from God! She requested home made cupcakes from scatch!

Singing Happy Birthday to the birthday girl!

Opening presents.
Say Cheese!!!

Hannah made a jewelry box for Kylee out of Popsicle sticks. A work of art for big sis.

Mitch gave Kylee a beautiful picture that he made. The frame is made out of wood. He carved the names too. He worked on it for 2 months!

She was surprised!

Fun Days in California

We took the Ferry to San Francisco one day. Drove to Santa Cruz on another. Both days were beautiful and warm in the sun but, chilly enough to need a jacket. What a treat to wear a jacket in July Ha Ha! I love the windy breeze and the smell of the sea. Had clam chowder in a sour dough bowl and a hot fudge sundae at Ghirardelli Square. Yummy!!
Picked up a stick in the sand and wrote a note to my hubby!

Windy !! Oh boy!! Windy!!

I froze after I ate this! But it was worth it!!

This is Chocolate Heaven!

WE rode on this Ferry from Oakland to San Francisco!

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Hannah played in the ocean. She did not want to leave.

Walked the Pier and enjoyed the lazy Sea Lions!

Took a picture from the ferry.

This fellow sang his heart out!

4th of July Party at Jack's & Cheri's

We had a Great time at Jack and Cheri's House on the 4th of July. This has become a tradition to go to California and enjoy family and the beautiful weather. Cousin William turned 3 years old. He is a big boy. Playing "Simeon says" and pretending to be Buzz Light Year all at once can be a challenging task!

Spending time with Family is Special! I loved the Rootbeer Floats and BBQ Ribs!!