Family Time

Made it back from our trip to Kernville safe and sound. Left on Wednesday with Sue and the kids to Wofford Heights to spend some time at the Dake's house. We brought books and toys and just wanted to enjoy some quite time with family. Andrew and Sofia took a while to warm up to the dogs but by the time we left, literally, Sofia was petting them and calling them by name.

She also made another friend.



The kids had so much fun running around the property, climbing rocks and playing. Sofia would walk to the front door and say "bunny rabbitts". We did spot a few one morning hanging out in their yard.

Jordan, and I, became addicted to the Sudoku game that Becky brought. I've never played the real version but this was fun. Different colored animals and 36 spaces. Bring it on!! Frustrating? Sometimes. More challenging, made my brain work hard. The kids got to help grandma make Christmas decorations out of her collection of beads. Nothing like a grandma and an aunt to keep the kids entertained while Sofia and I took a 2 and a half hour nap. Thank you.

Jordan spent a lot of time reading. He finished reading the 2nd Harry Potter book on Thursday, but had to wait for Bobby to bring him #3. He had the most interesting poses while reading. Some even looked like yoga poses.

Andrew really enjoyed Cranium Conga. We love all the Cranium games. He has an interesting imagination and stumped us many times with his unique answers. We also had a chance to see HAIRSPRAY at the local movie theatre. Great, fun movie!

Of course there had to be an injury. At bedtime while Sofia was belting out her rendition of the A-B-C's, she came crashing down on Andrew's head. He ended up with a swollen, black eye. Ouch.

Here's a pic of Sofia making us laugh while she ate spaghetti.


We were so happy to see Bobby on Friday. We don't usually spend a lot of time away from each other so this was odd for us. Spent the rest of the weekend at his dad's place and got home Sunday night Now it's back to business. A little over a month before school starts and we have some things to get done. Backpacks, lunchboxes and folders. Plus check my inventory of polo shirts and pants for Andrew.

We are around the next few weekends with outings here and there. I am looking forward to the Michael Buble concert in a few weeks. We have a couple birthday parties and breakfast at the beach with our frineds. And yes, we are squeezing in one more road trip. Taking the kids to Disneyland the week of labor day. Hoping to stay at the Grand Californian for a few days to celebrate the last days of summer, as a family.