Summer Kick Offs

So far summer has been good to us.
To me mostly, but that' ok.
I've enjoyed warm cups of coffee in leisure while the kids enjoyed breakfast...no rushing to school.
 
I've enjoyed time sitting by the edge of the pool watching the kids swim lessons.

 
 
 
I've enjoyed swimming with the kids.
 
Kids have enjoyed lots of water time....and some occasional sunburns.
 
We've enjoyed some crafting and drawing time.

 
 
And fresh peaches.
 
And farm fresh eggs in beautiful shades.

 And drying my own oregano!

And making my favorite summer dish of tomatoes and onions over pasta....

And silly laughter....

 
And I've enjoyed putting a "Jobs for Hire" tub together so that the kids can earn money, and I can get the housecleaning jobs done that I detest.
 

 Pretty much win, win. 
{For me}

Fathers Day Weekend

I love Father's Day. I love to honor my dad, and I love to honor my hubby.  Both are committed men who love the Lord, and dedicated their lives to their families.  I appreciate every unselfish choice they made for me (growing up) and for my kids (as they grow).
We went to the annual BBQ for a swim party, and the kids had a blast, and showered Rich with gifts and hugs and kid time too. I also was happy to fix a simple lunch for my dad and father in law, and enjoy the afternoon with them both. 

Summer Swim Sesh

Lifeguard class & swim lessons & a grumpy 4 year old.

Love my Job

Two years ago I had the opportunity to work part time for Dear Handmade Life.  I get to work from home, sometimes go to the office and do some accounting, but mostly from home.  Its a perfect job for me because I get to write, and do some detailed work, and help out my boss with any task that she wants to give me.  Our family has also gotten to go to Ventura for conferences, and then this last week I had the privilidge to go to San Fran and watch my boss record a live online class. She did awesome, and the studio made me jaw drop.  It was so cool! Walls made of plants, total industrial style building with beautiful street views, and a really cool staff that does everything they can to make the class go well.  Originally I didn't want to be filmed in the live audience, but I had to sit in to replace a lady who went a little crazy during the first day filming session.  I was so nervous the whole time because the cameras were so close, and I caught a little smidge of my weird smile in a clip that we watched.....
But besides that.....CreativeLive Studios were awesome!
 
 I rented this sweet little death trap.....

 Yeah, the backseat is in my back pocket.....
 

 

 After we wrapped up the first day, my boss and I headed back to the house she rented for the filming, and she treated me to am amazing dinner at some trendy restaurant. 

  
It was a really nice night away for me. Very "adult"

 and grown up.  I love the perks from my job!!!

Art Source

I usually try to pick up any spare job that I can to offset the costs of living in our house. I've done housecleaning, errands, laundry folding, childcare, and basically anything that anyone asks me to do.  One presented itself to me the other day, and it was completely different then anything I've done, but it was so much fun!
I was a cashier at a home during one of those weekend art trails things.  I had to talk to people, wrap their items, and ring them up.  Fun, and very easy work for this chattery gal! I got dressed up, coffee'ed up, and enjoyed my afternoon!

Locksmith's Wife

A key, an orange peel, a pen, and {what used to be} a pad of post-it notes. The aftermath of not checking the locksmiths pocket before doing laundry.

Dr. Visits

This is how I roll.
Get em in.
Get em done.
Move on.