Moving In

We have a new neighbor. I am assuming it is a she as she has created a nest right inside the holder of what holds my newly dead plants. (See, the plants were alive and well until we had a heat wave and they suddenly died. I have tried to water them and bring them back but with no luck.) This was certainly unexpected.

This morning I had to make an unplanned trip to the store, and when I got back to settle down in my favorite spot to have some ice tea-lemonade and read a little, something caught my eye. A little bird creating a new home right in the middle of the dead flowers that are hanging in front of our house. And my first thought was "How cool is this! Now we can do a study on birds." (Oh how I've turned into such the home schooling mom. And all thanks to Amy! Thanks Amy!) But now I am wondering how this is going to work. Shad is definitely not going to like this. Then again, he doesn't really notice little things like birds living in dead flower baskets. Perhaps I will just let him figure it out for himself. Anyway, the girls are excited to watch what happens and all from the comfort of our front window.

Does anyone out there know what kind of bird this is?

It's Raining it's pouring, the old man is snoring.

Of course in this case it is the old woman. I slept in until 10am. Okay Amy, I know that is a bit early for you, but I am averaging about 9am and so 10am is late for me. Kiss, kiss!

It is clouded over and the girls keep trying to play outside but it keeps raining on them. It is a nice change from the heat though. The birds are chirping and loving it too. I hear them every morning right outside of my window. It has red on its head and chest and is small. I wonder what kind it is? It also has a very distinct song.

Today is supposed to be park day. I wonder who will show up if it is raining? We will still go just to get out of the house. I plan on bringing towels and snacks. If nothing else, we will play in the rain and have lunch in the truck at the park. I find it funny that no one will go out in the rain here. It isn't like Vegas where it pours down and floods the road in five to twenty minutes. It rains a steady and slow rain and I find it fun to run around in it. I will bring the camera and take pictures too.

I broke down and watched some of the news today and it totally sucked. Horrible things going on all around. I really don't like watching the new as they usually are all about the shock of a story and how much it can make them. I wouldn't even have a television if it weren't for Shad.

I am going to look for the largest puddle to jump in.

We went into San Francisco last night to see the Giants play Oakland. The Giants lost, but it was a fun experience anyway to watch the girls at the game. I thought they would be totally bored and want to go home before the game even got started, however they are now Giants Fans. It all starts so innocently doesn't it?

The first picture is of part of the field as we saw it from our seats, and then there is a picture of the girls being crazy with excitement. Next is B. Bonds standing in the outfield. He really is a good player, and Oakland was afraid to throw him anything worth hitting, so they walked him a lot.

Overall, the trip was a lot of fun and in the end, the girls were super happy to have had the chance to see a game.

I look forward to our next adventure which looks to be the Alameda County Fair which starts today and lasts for 13 days.

Well, I am off to the farmers market. Blessings to you!

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Busy

We have been doing a lot in the last month or two. We took a trip to the local mini golf coarse and had a great time playing in the wind. Notice Mackenzie's awesome golf stance. We did a little site seeing of some of the homes around San Fran., we went to Vegas to see family which was awesome and we just got back from Utah to go to my sister's wedding. The picture is of her and her new husband John, her daughter and new step son. It was a great wedding. Very beautiful and fun. We had a great time.

Now we have to get back to things here at home. I have my last class for Communications this Thursday, and then I move on to Research. The girls are working hard on piano and we are preparing for visitors as they are coming. Family in July and August, then September, and we will be going to Vegas for Christmas if I have any time off of school. I found my cousin Rocky who lives in San Francisco and so I will get to hook up with him soon.

Friday we are going to our first baseball game (San Fran -vs- Oakland) and I will of course take pictures and share the experience with you all. It can't be like the football games right? So I wont need battle armor. Or will I?

It is music that has been missing in my life these days. I turned off the big box and turned on music and have listened to it all day. It gives me energy which is probably why I loved metal back in the day. It fills me with emotion and sometimes affirms where I am at at the moment.

Life is moving right along. We have a busy week this week with meetings and park day, school and packing. We go to Utah this weekend to see my sister get married. I look forward to having some fun time with my family again. However, I am praying that certain people like my father and others are on their best behavior while we are there so that the visit becomes a little less stressful than it already is.

The turtles are growing a little, but still small. I believe it was about two years before my niece and nephew's turtles began growing at a rapid pace. I can only hope ours don't grow super fast as we live in a place that is way too cold for them, and I don't really want to have to buy a huge glass container for them right now with no place to put it except the middle of the floor. Wait! I could use them as a coffee table! Now that would be cool. Different, but cool.

Looks to be getting late in the day so I better go get some dinner plans made. Oh, and turn the music down so the neighbors don't get upset. Hope all is well with you and yours!

Back from Vegas

What a strange trip it's been!

It is rather weird, but going to Vegas was exciting and I was very happy to see family and friends even if for a short while. But I have to say that I am so glad to be home. I still miss my church the most and wish we could find that here.

The girls got super tan after being in the pool for up to eight hours a day for four days and I even got a little bit of sun. We had a great time visiting family, going to movies, and the best part for me was visiting with Susie and Zack. It really made me miss our church family though.

So now that we are home, I have taken on putting together a home schooling event for our group. A trip around the world in a day. It should be fun and has me dealing with difficult people. You can't please everyone. I am enjoying it though and look forward to sharing the experience with you all when it is all done.

Time now to go take care of some animals. The turtles are getting restless.