COUNT DOWN TILL SUMMER

 We all love the Cimerelli girls in this house. Rad Kristen, who has a very successful blog took all of us. Besides that, Sofia was blessed to see Taylor Swift but the most exciting concert yet was 1D. Yes, all her dreams came true.

Some cowboy boogie at the Ranch while celebrating Hali. Best part, Jeff and I two steppin'.

 Another, yet never tiring camping trip to San Elijo. This time with friends from Rock Harbor. Good families, good friends and always a good time.

 Lots of bridge jumping. I even became "cool mom" for jumping off the bigger bridge. 

 My lil' nerd

Always love being able to go to the Harvest Crusade. The girls always get excited for dinner after at Portillas but its amazing to witness people who turn their life over! 

 For years now the girls get to be in the Childrens Festival fashion show. They LOVE getting styled or picking out whatever in the store. 

 Never thought I would be such a soccer mom, and I kinda love it! Every Sat. we are either on the field watching 3 games or at the pool for H2o polo. Grateful heart!

DUNE DAYS

 The Dune days are at the top of the list for summer fun as they are now a tradition with the Benson family. 

 Paddling or bike riding ALL DAY LONG. 

 My family does it right. Super fun toys, orders a taco cart, loads of sweets, fun drinks and good people.

Sweet to see our kids on this tree as I remember climbing them with my brother.

Until next August!

PALM SPRINGS

 Our friends have a time share at Shadow Ridge so we were lucky enough to use there pool which is more like a little water park with a small alligator that was swimming with us, gross!  

 Practically no rules on this slide made the lines so fast. The girls and I went down all together and belly laughed as we tumbled in the water together. I loved this day!

 Sunshine girl! She is a dream child full of grace and love. I love how Bella wants to adopt a child, home school her kids and own an orphanage. We'll see how this turns out but so thankful for her.

 Only ones at the Ace on a Tuesday night made the front desk girls freaked out over team Rice. They gave them special treats and behind the scene privileges.

 Missing Heffe and Sofia here because of water polo commitments. 

LOVED our time away!

SAND AND SEA

My favorite days are looking like these, especially with a lot of friends and family. 

So proud of Rubi for mastering the 2 wheeler. 

 Always a dance party

 Cousins love!

 Sofia could be out all day in the water. 

See you next month San Elijo!

A LITTLE TASTE OF RICE

 We love our little school. Thankful and grateful for the people helping us raise our babies.

 "oh hey! I have one more week here."

This little peanut aspires to have an orphanage with her sister one day. Got a little nervous on stage and said she wants to be a model one day. What??? She is a funny one.

 Our first round of gymnastics and her teacher called her there secret weapon. 

 I laugh at Heffe here. He is telling me to work and not take pictures. Ha! He makes me crack up sometimes. Love him.

Knotts Berry Farm with good friends for Bella.

 First mani/pedi for this tiny nugget. She was very nervous but didn't stop talking the whole time.

 We enjoyed a party rock climbing. SO MUCH FUN!

 Some cute Benson gals

 Costa Mesa had a huge birthday and we took full advantage of the fun! 

 Waterpolo is one of our fav adventures. With crazy heat and humidity we made it a community pool. So ghetto but so fun.