Anniversary Weekend

Marc and I made the wise decision of putting of our anniversary celebration for a couple months so we could enjoy the great local weather.  Marc and I celebrated our 7th year of marriage.  We stayed in Davenport just north of Santa Cruz. The small in is across a busy street from a super quiet beach. Needless to say it is gorgeous. They kept all Bonny Doon Lavender products. I was so obsessed with it I couldn't stop using it. I loved it so much I bought a spray. I just can't get enough of that smell. We enjoyed shopping downtown and relaxing at the beach.

Cull Canyon

Today I brought all of the kiddos to Cull Canyon.  We met up with my friend  and she brought her kiddos.  We had a great time with a bunch of kids and a bunch of sun.  Cull Canyon is pretty neat it's like a beach, lake and pool all in one.  It has a big shallow area which is wonderful for little ones to play at.  Also mom's get to hang out on the beach with feet in the water while the children splash around.  Sometimes getting out helps you get a fresh perspective and recharge to get back to all of that housework you have been meaning to do.
Tomorrow is time to get ready for my birthday.  Clean, clean, clean!

Illuminate

Marc and I found these awesome Lotus Hanging Lamps in Santa Cruz.  I would love to have this in our home.  http://www.omgallery.com/index.php?cPath=232_159

I can't wait to add a small vintage chandelier to our dining room.  I have been on the lookout!  I am sure I will find something by the end of the summer:)

What I Want and What I Need

I am a lucky lady!! Soon on June 24th which also happens to be my birthday. I will get the new iphone4. I have been wanting one for years and I am not going to take no for an answer. It's time for me to get what I NEED and what I WANT all in one.

Preschool at Home

It occured to me that someone should be teaching these kiddos there name. I can do that! I looked up different lesson plans online. I found lots and lots of great idea's. I decided to start with a picture project. We started with Bennett. We looked at the letter "B" sounded it out and sounded out the letter "B" with pictures from our newspaper. Then we glued the pictures to our "B" paper. They also tried writing the letter "B". It worked wonderfully. A great way for the lesson to end was to go outside and play with "B"ubbles! :)

The Park

I love having the Hoxie family so close. We love to meet at our local park. It's great to run out to the park for an hour or so and not be distracted by anything from home. It's nothing but friends, children, and being outside. Good memories are being made at this park!

Tea Time

Back when I was sick and losing my voice for about a week straight I made some tea. It became a wonderful event to share with the kiddos. They were so excited to help make the tea. They helped pour the honey,they put the teabags in the teapot. I did not expect them to really drink this herbal tea that I was drinking only for health. We decided to pour some cool water into their teacup with their tea. This way it wouldn't be to hot for them. They drank it all up! I've even had a request for another tea time.