El Captain, CA

So I am a little late getting these pictures up. But at least they are up. I have to admit I was lazy this vacation and really didn’t feel like take pictures. It seems like me beach pictures are all the same. So I guess I just took them to document the trip.

Swimming Lessons

Before I get into our vacation to the beach…Yes, I know I am teasing you posted one picture and than mentioned about packing on July 4th. But I need to post this first. Ethan and Kaitlyn are getting the chance to have mini swim lessons by their Aunt Sara! Sara teaches private swim lessons at a house here in Simi Valley. So in between here regular lesson she has been teaching Kaitlyn and Ethan. The others get to swim a little too!

 

July 4th

This day was a little different for us this year. We didn’t hang out with friend or go and see any fireworks. Which was fine we had a great day. Instead we picked up the 5 cars with all the camping gear for 21 persons in the family and head down to El Captain State Beach Camping grounds, just north of Santa Barbara, CA.

But I did manage to get a video of Marie telling us what day it was. She was a very excited 3 year old!

Sneak Peek @ El Captain

Radiator Springs!

I knew I would find Radiator Springs on the way back to Simi Valley, CA from Texas!
I even found Mator on our short (and I mean short 1o min) drive down Route 66!

America! America!

4th of July

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Around the Corner!!

so...

Here is a video to get you in the mood!! 

Everything Happens for a Reason

Amy’s Bridal Shower

A few weeks ago I got to go to Amy’s bridal shower. A little back ground on how we meet. A little over 2 years ago I work as a temple ordinance worker at the Dallas Temple and Amy start I think around September 2010 and that is how we meet, we both worked the Saturday evening shift. Then in October 2010 we meet again at a Single Adult Conference in Allen, Texas. Since than we have be friends.

Another little tidbit is Amber (my roommate) and I visited the Dallas 11th YSA Ward and ran into Amy there. It is a small world Amy and Amber grew up together in Washington. there family’s are good friends.

Sewing Projects

So about 8 months ago my brother helped move a family friend. That family friend gave away some of there furniture to my brother’s family. One item they received was a Kenmore Sewing Machine. Tanya my sister in law remember that I was interested in getting one. So they gave it to me. I took it in to a sewing shop here in McKinney to get serviced. Left it there for about 3 months till I had the money to pay for the service.

I was excited to start some projects. This was in December and than I fractured om y elbow. Projects out on hold. While visiting California for a month (while on leave) I went to JoAnn’s and low and behold pillow forms were on sale!! I pick up two 24x24’s, for I think $7 each! Once my arm healed in February. I made another trip to JoAnn’s here in Texas and picked up material for pillows! Here is the final project.

 

My next project wanted to be a baby blanket for my friend Sarah and lucky me I was invited to her baby shower. Let’s just say it didn’t turn out the way I wanted it too. But the way I ended up sewing it was much faster and easier then the other way. A great project for me a beginner!

Decorating

 

Yesturday I went to Home Goods looking for a small glasses for my make up brushes. You ask why…here is why.

Can you guess my bathroom theme?

also found wash clothes!

the basket is from Walmart…an Easter Clearance basket! $1.25!

and I have finally found a bathroom rug!!

I want to change the shower curtain but have found one I like yet.

I also found some wall hangs for my bedroom but that will be a later post!