Ten on Tuesday

1. I am not a huge yogurt fan but these were on sale...Yummy!
2. I have been eating these little guys for months now, another yummy, they are my morning snack almost every day.
3. Ashley is very proud of her Ariel drawing, she made it all by herself.
4. Tonight is American Idol!!! Who will get voted off this week?? Anyone want to take a guess? I am thinking that maybe Siesha. Final two- the 2 Davids -winner, not sure yet. those are my picks.

5. McDonald's Iced coffee drinks are a must try and you can not beat the price.

6. We went to the Coronado beach this weekend to escape the heat and of course I forgot the camera. I was so bummed. Memories in my head only last so long and the girls had so much fun.

7. Speaking of memories in my head only lasting so long, Chris and I are having a hard time remembering our 2 girls as babies and toddlers. Help!! are we getting old or are the kids just growing up to darn fast.?

8. At bible study today I was reminded of the importance of friends and how we are to support one another in Christ and love one another as Jesus loves us...unconditionally. i would not make it in this crazy world without my friends and my best friend, JESUS!!

9. When I get a craving for McDonald's cheeseburgers I just have to eat one. Good thing that craving is only about once a month. ( I ate there today now I am good until the end of May.)

10. This list has a lot of food items on it, I am thinking about food today I guess. By the way, what is for dinner?

Five on Friday

1. Ashley was accepted to Kindergarten!!! Hooray!!
2. As I write this I am watching one of my new Favorite shows...What Not to Wear. I love the show but it makes me want a whole new wardrobe. that is so not gonna happen.
3. WOW, was it hot today!! and a hot weekend is on its way. Stay cool all you who live in So Cal.
4. Trying to plan the summer activities without spending tons of $$$$. It is not an easy task.
5. Update on the teeth and the food trap--Gone!!! Thanks Dr. B, now can he fix the one on the top as well? did I mention how much i love my dentist? he even called me the night of my appointment to make sure all was well and that i was comfortable. Now that is costumer service.

photo update

The house is quiet, the kids are at school. I should be cleaning the bathrooms but here I am blogging.

Here are some photos of the family.

oops forgot about the red eye.

Ashley with her favorite Great Aunt and Nana....we miss you guys and can't wait until July to see you again!

The beautiful Carlsbad Flower Fields

Ashley at Del Mar beach with Flat Stanley( will explain later)

Emilee making bagel glasses at Panera



Day by the Bay at Mission Bay on the hottest Sunday of the Year so far.

Flat Stanley and the girls at Balboa Park.

OK for those of you who don't know about flat Stanley here is the info. He is a paper boy who was made by our friends Nathan and Logan in Allentown,Pa. Their kindergarten class made Flat Stanley's to send to friends and family around the country to explore different places. We took pictures and collected brochures from our wonderful city and sent Flat Stanley back to report on all the great things he did while visiting us in San Diego.

Finally, we have Flat Stanley and the girls at the Zoo with some large creatures. While looking at the new bug exhibit I really was reminded at God's sense of humor. He created some unusual creatures. Have you seen some of the amazingly weird bugs and not to mention the very strange naked mole rat. That animal always makes my girls laugh. Oh, by the way at the zoo this past weekend while looking at the Osolote ( spelling??) cat we got sprayed by him...gross...keep your distance. Ironically, I was reading the spray warning sign when it happened. It was just a drop but still pretty gross.

Monday

Yes, today is Monday, well at least for a few more hours. My day began with carpooling the kids to school and then yeah!!!! off to the dentist for me. I have a food trap that was created a few years ago after I had a crown put on and my dentist at the time did not fix the problem. Well I did not know it was a problem until I began eating. Everything I eat gets stuck in the trap ( the space between my two teeth is too wide) pain in the rear I tell you. Although it did force me to floss. Anyhow so my new dentist...LOVE HIM...RGB Dental in RB. He is the best!!! He fixed my trap the easy way by adjusting a filling behind the crown, the alternative was taking out the crown and starting over, no thanks. After a few shots of the "good stuff" (it took me almost 40 mins to get numb) some simple drilling and a little filling --DONE! I ate soft things today and drank a smoothie so I will not know if the trap has vanished until tomorrow.

What else did I do today?, you ask
trip to Vons, trained with Francine at the Y and cooked a soft dinner of pasta and applesauce, gave the girls a shower and tucked them in. Oh I got a new pair of jeans. After the dentist I thought I deserved something for myself. Not sure if the jeans are a keeper though.

How was your Monday?

Mom is so proud

After many attemps, Ashley has conquered the monkey bars...I am so proud!!
Emilee won 3rd place in the MCS art show....i am so proud of her!!


I had a 80's bunco night and dressed so unlike the way I did in middle and high school. My mom will be so proud!!

7 random things about me

Thanks Susie i just love being "tagged"!!!
OK let me see if I can think of 7 things.

1. I was born in the same hospital as my hubby, Chris, 7 days after him.
2. I have a really hard time finding jeans that fit me.
3. After lunch and dinner i have to eat something sweet.
4. One of my teeth has a twin tooth growing on it...i forget what the correct name for it is. The dentist is always thrilled when he sees it.
5. Speaking of the dentist...growing up I went to one that did not use Novocaine. All of my fillings were done without! and I have many of them. I did not even know that there was such a thing.
6. I am afraid of the ocean and only like to go in up to my knees. I have seen too many JAWS movies.
7. Before my parents named me Rebecca, I was almost a Rachael. Thanks mom

Five on Friday

1. It is amazing how much I can get accomplished during a play date. Ashley was entertaining one of her little friends today and i got to clean my kitchen.
2. My mom, Aunt Karen and Mike are now back in PA....and now the sunny San Diego weather decides to join us. Mom it is 85 today!!!
3. The girls are missing their visitors and the house seems so empty here without the aerobed and suitcases. ( and the loved ones, of course)
4. We had so much fun while my family was here I need to share more photos of all that we did. (next post)
5. Looking forward to a relaxing weekend!!

Strawberry Fields

While our family was visiting us we ventured to the Carlsbad Strawberry Fields. What a treat!!! Yummy strawberries and so fun picking them.

Spending time with family

Rock pounding with Pappy Mike


Ashley is loving all the attention from Aunt Karen and Nana. Mommy is loving the help.
We were fortunate to ride the Seal Tour on Sunday. We all had a free 90 min. tour of the San Diego Bay and Shelter Island. Thanks to Eleanor who works for the old town trolleys.

The highlight for us all was the Sea Lions sunning themselves.

update on the meatloaf

• new recipe
• Chris and I loved it
• Ashley ate it but was not her favorite
• Emilee had to be forced to try it and once she did, she did not like it because of the onions.
• I will make it again! Yummy

Ten on Tuesday

1. I am taking a cleaning break and decided to blog a bit while Ashley watches a movie.
2. I really just want to close my eyes and take a nap, it must be this dreary weather.
3. I saw that there is more rain on the way tomorrow night into Thursday..if anyone is wondering.
4. It figures, the day that my family comes to sunny San Diego, it rains!
5. I learned an interesting fact about myself this morning while I was walking around the neighborhood. I like to see what people have hanging out of their recycling bins. I think it is fun to see what bulk snacks I am missing out on from Costco. Lots of my neighbors like the Costco pizza and drink the Kirkland water....
6. ....which I recently learned is filtered drinking water NOT spring water.
7. Hey, the sun is coming out!!
8. My goal this year has been to cook more. So far so good. We still eat out about once or twice a week.
9. Tonight I am planning on making meatloaf. I love it, but I can't remember if my kiddos do. We will find out.
10. GOD IS GOOD! ALL THE TIME, GOD IS GOOD! Random thought I know but so true. Have a blessed day