Shimmy Shake

Yes, we are all okay after the earthquake today.  It was actually pretty cool.  The floor and house was shaking as if a giant was outside pushing the house slowly.   Even the dog felt it (he was a little freaked out!).  But now we can add that to our list of cool California experiences. 

We went to a car show this weekend, and Darby picked out her first car that she wants.  Tanek and Adam get to see Adam's dream car too! 

Then we spent Sunday at the US open of surfing.  Pretty fun, and a lot to do.  The best part was watching the motor cross big air freestyle.  You know the one where they jump on their motor bikes and do all kinds of crazy tricks.  Tanek told me he wants to do that when he gets big. Great!  Every moms dream....

So it was a busy weekend, and now the house is a mess.  

More to come from our exciting life here!!!

Love and peace to all.

Life is a circus

Summer is always fun, and crazy!  The kids would spend everyday, all day in the pool if I let them.  So I try to take them every couple of days.  Tanek is a little fish.  Darby is happy just to float around like a diva. 

We went to a baseball game one night.  I hate baseball.  Darby was even more bored than me!  Then we went to the Circus! That was fun.  I love elephants!!  Tanek and Adam loved the motorcycles in the cage.  Really cool!  Darby loved the food. 

I got a job.  No joke.  I am officially the coach for the catholic high school's equestrian team (stop laughing).  I'm really looking forward to it!  

Life is going along.  I'm not sure where the days go, but they are flying by.  I've done some reading, a little visiting with new friends, helping the kids keep up with summer time learning, so

the house is a mess.  Poor Adam.  I don't think he realized eight years ago that he was NOT getting a house wife.  Just a wife. 

So I took the kids to the beach for some pictures.  Of course they each had an excuse to cry, but I was able to get about three pictures of them.  So it wasn't a total loss!  

And yes, here in California it is totally acceptable to let your children run in the water fountain outside restaurants.  Why not?

So I hope each of you are enjoying the summer, and staying away from all this crazy heat.  I want snow!

Love and peace to all, 

Jane and family.

Well, it's been a slow week and a half.  But we are starting to enjoy the nicer weather! 

Tanek has fallen in love with basketball.  It helps that there is a hoop and court on the side of the house :-).  Naturally Adam loves it too.  Darby tries to get in on the fun too but as you can see, she always has a fashion statement item with her.  At all times. 

We've decided after our visit to the beach last weekend, that it's going to be a weekend family tradition.  Tanek actually went in the water this time.  No, not all the way where the waves are, but he waits until a wave crashes up and runs in circles in the little pools that form before the tides rushes out again.  But hey, it's a start.  We'll keep praying to the water gods, and maybe we'll have him on a surfboard before we leave this place.

I've read four books this week, so my house is a mess.  Big surprise right?  

And that is all.  More to follow....

Happy fourth!!

Love and peace to all. 

Back in Cali

Well, we are finally back to our home, and exhausted after such a great trip.   The wedding was beautiful, and Darby was the perfect mini-bride!  We were able to visit with all the family and remember how important it is to have good relationships with them.  The kids played and played, and gained new friendships with their cousins.  And I finally got to meet my newest niece and nephew!! Such sweet babies that I miss already. 

Now we are back to our regular (almost regular because the kids are still on east-coast time) schedule.  The house is a mess, there is no food, and it's hot as h*$l here. No joke, it was 104 on Sunday. I want snow.  or at least a good pool to go to. 

So, summer is in full swing, and we are going to try our best to enjoy it. 

Remember, visitors are always welcome!!  

Love and peace to all.