Just Another Day and Night

So this is a post about a typical day with the boys, in this case the two younger ones. They really do like to play together outside doing what boys do...breaking out the swords and guns to pretend play Star Wars and/or Pirates. They were actually sitting still for few minutes, so I managed a few shots before they ran off.

I also have blogged about my star a few times in the past month, I finally took a picture of it at night...I love the way it glows in real life.

So at day...

And at night...this shot is with the overhead light on still, but I think you can see why I love it so much. I have gotten a ton of compliments on it, so I think its a keeper.

You see that glass container on the rack on the left, well it is the only table center piece left from our wedding...nine years ago...all the others have broken over all the moves. I think I would like to make a small terrarium and find some cool cacti and other succulents to put in it. If I find the time to do it you will definately see a post about it :)

Girls Day Out with the Kids

So with a good friend leaving we tried to fit in a couple of adventures in that her family hasn't gone and done yet. We ended up going back to Muir Woods and also in to San Francisco for the day.

What a beautiful and loving family, so glad you aren't leaving me yet!

Shannonigans and her kiddos, we are going to miss you!

M and J's best bud, he was taking in how tall the trees were.

Our mob of woman and children, we were quite the sight I think.

The kids were so good about all the walking, I think it helped that we mentioned that this was the location were parts of Star Wars was filmed...the forest moon of Endor...those cute teddy bear Ewoks...I think they were looking for them.

All the kids.

The REALLY tall trees.

The long line of kids...walking back to the vans.

A photo op in front of a big Red Wood.

At Pier 39...famous for the hundreds of Sea Lions that lounge on the floating pallets.

Although when we were there...I think we counted 5. I guess numbers have been really low lately, but at least there were still a couple that decided to make an appearance.

S'mores and More Kind of July

So on July 3rd we decided to host a get together with some of our good friends that are moving and some new friends/neighbors. In total I think we had 11 adults and 12 kiddos in attendance, can't believe there were that many kids because they were REALLY good all night!

They were excited to roast their hot dogs and marshmallows on our fire pit and also were entertained by the water slide and various video games.

 Some picture highlights.

Pretty Toes

I have started this post like ten times trying to come up with a way to express how grateful I am to have met so many wonderful people in these 9 years we have committed to the Air Force. There have been so many, and thank goodness for Facebook and being able to stay in contact with so many of them. Next weekend a wonderful family will be moving on to their next assignment. We have known them for 5 years, having been stationed at back to back bases. We have carpooled together, BBQed together, had girls days/nights together, celebrated New Years together and so many other found memories have come from our friendship over the years. I wish your family the best of luck on your new start, and hope to cross paths with you again. Because its never goodbye, but until we meet again!

But before they leave we had to get a few things taken care of...

like toes!

and we still have a week to cross off things on your Cali List...so buckle up and get ready for a week of adventures Sanders Family!

Momma-razzi At It Again

Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star

So during the garden tour I addressed this little eyesore by placing a grapevine star over the outlet box.

Much better right? Then I had the idea of actually using that outlet box and the star to add a little bling.

So I some clear Christmas lights by threading them inside of the star. Not exactly pretty up close, but most won't even notice unless I tell them. 

The full picture...not shabby, maybe I will remember to take a picture of it closer to dusk so you get the full effect...

Beating the Heat

We have been busting out the water slide a lot lately with the recent heat we have been having.  The novelty of it has not worn off yet and we have been making lots of new friends in the neighborhood.  I'll let the pictures do the rest of the talking.

Oh, oh...time to be all done...until another hot day anyway!