And this is where we live...

...jealous??

Aliso and Wood Canyons

We have some amazing trails around here.  Biking, hiking, easy, difficult...all within Aliso and Wood Canyon.  We have hiked here many times but have never made it to Cave Rock and today that was our MISSION!  And we made it- round trip 3 miles.  It was a wonderful way to spend a Sunday afternoon and we made it back in time for a BBQ dinner. Along the way we saw a little garder snake slithering across the path, 32 black beetles and we searched for flowers and other unusual nature things :)

Mothers Day

On Mothers Day we usually have brunch and then either go shopping or just hang out.  This year we changed it- we went to Disneyland!  It was fabulous.  We are "early Disney people" and we try to get there when it opens..See how great it is?!

then we had dinner at China Moon

Happy Birthday Dad

My Dad turned 68 today.   He is a great Dad, amazing Papa and just an all around fun person to be around.  Love you Dad!

They're home!

Roxy and Snuggles

De-lish!

Sno on the Go

Mission Viejo

It's like fresh fallen snow... with yummy toppings, stuft with soft serve, or just the sno with sweet flavors.  I can't even describe how yummy it is.  We tried Carrot Cake (an April flavor), Caramel Smore and Cotton Candy.

Spring Break

Spring break this year was so wonderful and much needed.  We went Miniature golfing, went to Disneyland, bought a new couch, went to the beach and played lots of soccer.  It was so nice to have some time together as a family during the day.  We almost went out of town but I'm so glad we decided to "staycation" instead.  I hope you enjoyed your week!

10 Things I'm loving in April

1.  Chopped apples, greek yogurt, peanut butter, and raisins all mixed up
2.  my new couch
3.  the way the sunshine comes through window and I immediately see Irelyn running down the hall for a big morning hug
4.  Panera Power Breakfast Sandwich on an everything bagel
5.  The California Poppies that are blooming down Pacific Park
6.  Walks down at Dana Point Harbor
7.  Teavana iced teas
8.  Coaching Irelyn's Pink Cupcakes soccer team
9.  the beautiful weather we have been having here in So Cal

and my most favorite thing this month...

10.  my new Shark floor cleaner.  Two friends told me it didn't work but it actually does!

Happy Easter

See that bunny on the left?  According to my husband and daughter...she is coming home with us in about 4 weeks.  And 1 of her brothers or sisters.  Now, we all love animals and have been debating the whole pet thing for a while.  George is severely allergic to cats (Irelyn asked me last year why I married a husband that was allergic to cats!  Her favorite animal. HAHA), I am allergic to most dogs (poodles are OK, some terriers etc. and the thought of picking up poop just irritates me, and the lack of a good yard for a dog) sooooooo where do we go from there?  Bunnies!!  Little baby bunnies born from a rescued Mama and Papa bunny.  Oh aren't they precious?