Carmel, Ca!

Well, busted-up foot and all we flew out to Ca. The weather was a little crummy while we were there, but it didn't deter us from going to the beach, and climbing around all the tide pools. I can't even begin to explain how many shells I am still finding in my laundry from the kids pockets! We were especially lucky to be able to go the the Monterey Bay Aquarium one morning. Those of you who haven't been there shpuld go if you are ever able. It's not just fun for the kids...I love it too!
There was even a big car show out there and everywhere we drove in town, there were Lamborghinis, Ferrari's, Corvettes, Bentleys...you name it and it was there...really weird since the majority of those cars are more expensive than my house! The kids had a blast with their grandparents and loved seeing my brother, Uncle Richard.
As much fun as it was, it is nice to be back home. This is the last week of summer! I can't quite wrap my mind around it...it seems like summer just started! Hope everyone has a great week!

The Things They Say!

The one thing that I have learned as a mom is NEVER think that I know what is going to come out of my children's mouths at any given time! We've had a few recent sayings that have been totally hilarious to us. First-up Cade:
Me: "Cade, do dogs talk?"
Cade: "Yep"
Me: "How do they speak?" (I thought that he'd say that they bark)
Cade: (exasperated) "They speak Doglish mom"
Well, of course they do. I can't believe that I didn't know that!

Next-up Jax:
A little background for you all...whenever Eric and I are eating something that we do NOT want Jax to eat we say it's spicy...yes, I know that we are lying to our two year old, but darn it, there are times that I am simply NOT willing to share my Mint Chip Ice Cream! So...
Cade: "Hey, Jax, can I have a sip of your apple juice?"
Jax: (with no hesitation) "No, Cader, it's SPICY!"
I'm so in trouble...what does this mean for my ice cream?

One more thought. I have come to the conclusion that I wasted a lot of time getting an education. No, really! Think about it. I graduated from high school, have a Bachelor of Science from Arizona State University, and all my life I've heard... "someday you'll need to know this". Well, as a stay at home mom I have gained the knowledge that all I really needed to know was how to count to three. Seriously,... "Clean your room. One...Two...don't make me say three...!" See what I mean? All those lost years spent studying, and all I've needed to know I learned in preschool...who knew?

You've GOT to Be Kidding Me!!!

Well, I swear, sometimes I think that Fate just sits around trying to think up new ways to mess with me! Eric and I are planning a trip out west to California next week. The kids and Eric and I are so excited and so are the grandparents and great-grandparents. We are leaving on the 14th and will be back the 20th. So, of corse, we have the plane tickets...the rental car...the dog in the kennel...everything is set! I should have known that everything was too easy! Yesterday I stubbed my toe really hard into the corner of a door. During the day my foot got progressively worse and worse, so this morning I went into the ER. Well, I didn't break my little toe. I broke the bone farther down in my foot! Now, I have a walking boot and a beautiful black and blue foot. Oh, and our trip? Yep, like a moron I am still going to try to go, because hey...what else could happen!

Relay for Life!

This weekend was the Relay for Life. I had so much fun supporting this cause! I just wish that I had bought new running shoes BEFORE the weekend! Meredith and I walked from 11:00- midnight, and then from 5AM to 7AM. After it was all over we raced home to get ready for Church. Note to self...next year I think I'll walk a bigger stretch all at once, instead of broken up...much easier to be a human the next day!!! There were lots of people out and Finnegan did me the honor of keeping me company for the morning hours...he was so excited...I think you could hear his snores across the pond! Well, I'd better train for next year since I want to break my "record"...this year I did 15 laps, next year, who knows? Thanks to Renee for inviting me to be on the team. I wouldn't have missed it for the world!