Beach Bums...

 We spent the weekend in Huntington Beach, CA.  We were stereotypical beach bums.  We got up and had breakfast on main street among the surfers.  

The US Surf Open was in full effect - what a fun experience! 

Then we spent all day on the beach.  Mack played right through his nap for 2 days.  He LOVED the sand!  He enjoyed laying in it, digging in it, rolling in it, throwing it, scooping it, tasting it.  

So much fun!!!

                                  1st sand castle

 

                                  look @ those waves!

                                 Yes, we took the dogs
   ... you can see they thoroughly enjoyed their vacation at the beach ;)

                     





                                    bottoms up!

                                       where's Mack?

                

                       snack break

                             silly boy



However, as soon as we strapped him in his car seat at the end of the day it only took about five minutes for him to be o-u-t. 

                                                       passed out!

Saturday evening we ate dinner at Joe's Crab Shack in Newport Beach, on Sunday we enjoyed a very nice Italian dinner in Laguna Beach.  


Monday we drove north along the Pacific Coast Highway and stopped in Redondo Beach. 

 This is where Scott proposed to me. :)  



And then we drove through Venice Beach and stopped in Santa Monica where we walked on the pier.  

                              Venice Beach

                                Santa Monica Pier

 We cruised Santa Monica Blvd and Wilshire Blvd in hopes of a star sighting - no luck, maybe next time.

What a great trip!!  We REALLY enjoy our trips to the beach and can't wait to return.

Projects...

We have been relaxing and working on a few projects around the house. I made a headboard for our bed and I created a collage of pictures on our upstairs hallway wall - both incredibly enjoyable projects for me. Scott has been keeping the yard trim and picked up.

 

         




 







 









             new headboard & photo wall


Mack is very busy these days. He is happiest to be playing outside in the water or dirt... or inside in the water, for that matter. It can be the kitchen sink, the dog bowl, the bathtub, a cup or bottle of water, or the 5 gallon bucket out back. :) He discovered some bracelets of mine and enjoys putting them on and off - this is very entertaining (and hopefully nothing to be concerned about).

 

My last day of school is Friday!!! I can't wait for the almost 3 week break that is in my very immediate future!!! We are planning to drive to California Friday afternoon when I get out of school and spend the weekend at the beach. Nothing sounds better right now... I can almost hear the waves coming in as I'm dreaming about it. Here are the latest pics I have to share, more to come next week. 

Have a GREAT week!!

Hot, Hot, Hot...

Our weather this past week has been in the 110's. As one of our radio dejays says "one hundered and HOT" because at this point, degrees don't really matter. Yesterday we went to Marly's birthday party, a friend from Mack's babysitter. It was held at a local tumbling gym - we all had fun, Mack especially had a great time bouncing around with the kids.


Today we went swimming with our friend Barbara, we had fun and can't wait till next time!

Mack chillin' in the pool :)


I have three more weeks of school until the end of the year, my last day is August 6. Then we have about three weeks off before the new school year begins. I can't wait for a little break. During the week Mack goes to Anna's house three days while Scott has football practice, the other two days are 'guys' days - I think they have so much fun together! I hope you all are doing well! Have a GREAT week!




Other recent Mack pics...































































































Summer Days!

Visit to Reno

Last weekend we drove to Reno to visit Grandma Laura and Loren.  It was so nice to see our family - Mack really enjoyed spending time with Grandma!  The weather was beautiful while we were there.  We drove up to Lake Tahoe on the 4th of July and then enjoyed fireworks in Carson City that evening.  Here are some pictures from our trip.

         



The first pic is from the sofa in the picture window at Scott's mom's house.  The second is a road sign that we thought was funny - I've always called them speed bumps.  :)



           

               Mack and Grandma Laura






































   


 

This is a picture of Scott as a baby and Mack's 9 month picture is in the corner.  For those of you who wonder who Mack looks most like... this will leave you with no doubt. :)

We really enjoyed our trip.  
Thanks Laura and Loren!!!