Fairytale Town with Cousins!

Lots of fun at Fairytale Town followed by Vics Ice Cream of course!  YUM!

Champs 2014

 Gearing up for the swim team parade! I have been participating in this league since 1989...lots of memories came flooding back and I'll admit, I was a little teary having my kids participating.  Our theme was Rio and we had fun dressing up, singing our cheer and Xander even got to do a belly flop at the end! 

Champs went well for both Xander and Eliza. They got their season best times and had fun hanging out and watching kids.  Xander really took charge in the pool this year in breaststroke (no idea where that came from!?) and made Meet of Champs (a regional Championships). He chose not to participate in it since his event was on Sunday but he qualified and we are super proud of the effort of both he and Eliza this summer.

Thanks to our good friends, Eliza went home at lunch.  Xander had to stay for a relay, so he had to stay with me to the end--7PM.  It was a LONG day 6AM-7PM at the pool--eek!!  Not to mention it was 100+ outside.  But at least we don't have to wear much! ;)

My Fitness Pals

Citrus Bliss

This beauty wanted to learn more about her favorite essential oil (citrus bliss). I couldn't answer all of her questions so i gave her the book.  Well, she decided she wanted to learn more.  She decided to read the section on using oils and massage...guess who does a great massage now?!  I told her that she has to practice for awhile before I'll let her use the actual oils but, I'll take a practice massage any time of the week.  Love my silly kids!

CA State Fair

Dont you just love when things seem to work out?  We went to the state fair for the first time as a family.  I'm always a little anxious about these types of activities but not only did we survive--we had a fantastic time!  The kids had a great time seeing animals and learning at the exhibits (there was  Smoky Bear one, a candy one, State Parks, Ocean life...so much to do and see!) We enjoyed our treats and we enjoyed the crazy rides.  Fun was had by all and sleep came quickly on the way home...

Remember the childs prayer?

Random July Rain? I think not. Pray on Violet & Abby!

Just another Saturday

More swimming: 

 followed by more swimming:

 And, more swimming!

 And finally--Mom and Dad weren't worn out completely so we took our bikes and headed out for date night.  Love our location, we can ride to GREAT restaurants and still be home before it gets too dark.  I LOVE dating my husband.