OUR WEEK ON PHONE

Always trying to capture a fun moment or a memory with the iPhone. But really, why? I have about 3k pictures on my phone. This week my goal is to clean that up before Heffe and I go on a trip!

Sunshine Co Op preK is one amazing school for tiny nuggets. Oh my goodness. I am blessed to be apart of this time with our Dahl.

New adventures for Rubi Joy. The love of gymnastics is deep in this girl and coming from un-flexable parents, she is ready and willing to tackle it all. We finally started gymnastics. You go girl!

Making time for one on one dates has been so special. Some fun gift cards lead us to Build a Bear. Sometimes I forget to do these things having a 9 and 11 year old. I absolutely adore this rockstar. She is as special as they come. Well, I suppose they all are but OMgoodnes, she is RAD! She can sing like an angel (but won't perform for people), her style is hilarious, she is literal, her memory is crazy, she is kind hearted and in love with her sisters (we'll not discuss her messiness). Thank you God for letting us raise her. 

I love going to flea markets, don't we all? Rose Bowl, Long Beach, Santa Monica and the use to be IVCollage. First went when Jeff and I bought the house and we practically furnished our whole home; Rachel Ashwell style. Kinda wished I kept all that junk. 

Will be going back next month to Long Beach after my ebay goods sell to get a couple of these pullies for some lights.

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Family night is the best. The kids love going to Fashion Island. Coy pond, fountain, window shopping, pet shop and shared cupcakes wraps up an awesome night for our little fam. Heffe was giving us his wish list…it was long in Nike.

Have I mentioned I adore my family.

CAMP JEFF

Some people in this little family of ours are crazy hard workers. Some big ones and even some tiny ones, some just want to play. Ok, I'll just say it...I'm the one who just wants to play. Jeff rocks and so do the girls. He made camping so much fun with a roaring fire all the time, bocce ball, whale and dolphin sightings plus amaze-amaze-amaze food. We are thankful!

A few days of our family included Rummicube, books, more games, long walks, bikes, skateboardingver and a few more days with friends. Looking over the water in San Elijo, in January, playing at the beach and feeling so blessed. What could be better?

I'm so thankful for these four and although we do yell and laugh in our home, the smiles are way better to focus on. We're SO BLESSED God gave them to us and we will boast about it and display it. Now onto picking the pic's.

HUSTLE AND A BUSTLE

Being busy is comfortable for us but wow, am I thankful for Heffe! After two parties last night I was beat! Drum roll...house clean because of him. He is the best!

Queens bakery was a hit for our Sunshine preschoolers. Best preschool ever!

Obv's I took rubi out of school last Friday. Thinking I won't let my girls ever leave our site. Ugh!
Heavy H E A R T!

This sweet little team is still winning. I mean what is going on? It's so fun!

We already have 4 major family parties under our belt. Sad to say its flying by. Our family and friends parties are off the hook this year. That just sounds appropriate because I'm so serious. It's like team, church and class parties taken to a whole new level. I'm along for the ride and loving it. What a special time for these little ones.

JUST THINKIN'

I love Emily. She is so good and knows my style. When our pine needles, decorations and Christmas music are put away, its going to get messy around here. I see paint on the walls, new pillows and PINK will be back. Excited!

LIFE MADE FUN

Fun weekend with soccer tourny, glow in the dark 5k run, birthday celebrations, Choir performance, bowling, tree lighting service and more. Life is filled with extra joy this time knowing we get to celebrate Jesus and make it about him. Excited to have soup nights in the neighborhood and walk around at night enjoying all the Christmas lights. A constant in our life seems to be Rock Harbor, camping, family, dinner in the hood, coffee dates and sports. Nothing else matters. I am feeling thankful this morning. 

Make new friends but keep the old ones. I love me some Ang!

This lil' lucky duck is a fourth grader which means ice skating with the Ducks on Thursdays

Camping chix

Field trip to AZ was so relaxing and much needed.

14 years strong with the Heffe. Dated for 5 before that so to say 19 years together is so awesome. Thank goodness for him is all I have say. I never knew he would be the hardest working, loving, patient daddy and husband. Blessed beyond!

Next year I want everyone to do this Electric Run, amazing!

Went to a tiny Italian place in HB. Ohhhhh, I loved the food! The girls (without our hubs) celebrating Faye.

FIG LOVIN'

Can't get enough of these two, the tree and the kid. For sure need to thin this baby out (not the kid) and grab a fab pot like this or this. I LOVE my huge outdoor pots and plants so ya for our houz.

Some yummy pix i've saved up

All these images from Lonny

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Weekend Away…Check

Proud of Tim for killin' the half marathon. All I can say is hotel Santa Barbara is a must stay.  Love State Street, especially with Starbucks and Design within Reach right next door. These chairs got me very excited about our new dining chairs. Oh, and there is one picture that all I can say is boys will be boys!