easter, 2013

Our Easter was nice. Quiet, happy, good. A little hunt in the morning, breakfast with family, gardening, another hunt with friends, and a night time BBQ with us.

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

Maxwell impressed us with his swing...

 

 

Oh Those Summer Nights

Our nights will be warm for awhile still, but I'm feeling like we need to bottle summertime so that we don't miss a thing. I've written this before, but our best family nights are spent out by the BBQ.  We don't worry so much about eating on time or the kids staying in their seats. When Mike says, "I'll BBQ tonight," it means we're having a family night. The music's on, footballs are being tossed, and the kid's know that they have our attention. Our summer nights are my favorite thing about living in Atascadero.

When taking pictures by the fire the other night I asked them to show me their favorite dance moves. You know when your kids do something that is kind of sassy but you think it's really funny? Well, I try not to encourage it with my attention...or I video it and put it on you tube. When Ella hears music she immediately drops to her knees and begins a booty shake. Then Maxwell copies her. I wonder where they learned that move? Um...maybe me? Oopsie.

The Sun

My mood is definitely effected by the weather. I can do rainy or grey for a bit, but I thrive in the sunshine. My favorite memories with the kids are playing outside. We are totally spoiled by the weather here. I should NOT complain because we've had just spots of rain, which we need, so don't hate me Hill and other Washington friends. BUT, I'll just say that my favorite afternoons are spent in our backyard by the BBQ when Mike gets home from work (and he's working in town). Yesterday was one of those great days. Nothing out of the ordinary, just a feeling of contentment at home.

I lived in Seattle for a year after college. It was beautiful, fun, and sooo much to do. But I missed my sunshine!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

p.s. If you are considering saving up for a play structure like this, ours is from Costco...DO IT! Oh my goodness, best investment ever!