Blogging is Like Laundry

It's so easy to get behind.

Then overwhelmed.

And do nothing at all.

I promise I'll get caught up!

...eventually...

Friends

A few weeks ago, Jason and I snuck back into town to surprise some of our favorite kiddos at their high school graduation. What an emotional day it was.

We spent the night at our good friend Eric's, and the next day had a little rendezvous with our precious Foothills loves...

Stopped in for a quick visit with JT, Jess and our godson Jorde...

A surprise visit with our old neighbors...

And last, but not least, a wonderful evening spent with our dear friends Patrick, Carly, Eva and Adrian in San Clemente.

What a reminder of how God has truly blessed us through our incredible friends.

Five Years Ago

I married my best friend.

I love you Jason Steinbarger!

Only in Salinas

As soon as we crossed the finish line at this morning's Fourth of July race, we were met with huge strawberries and oranges, then picked up goodie bags filled with celery and romaine and iceberg lettuce.

Later on in the day, Jason and our friend Gavin took part in the fireman's muster bucket brigade competition and received baskets filled with artichokes, celery, broccoli, cauliflower and several varieties of lettuce.

They don't call this the Salad Bowl for nothing!

Erin & Gracie

A few weekends ago my friend Erin came up for a visit, and she brought along Charlie's pal Gracie.

We had a great time together and the weather was beautiful! We hiked Garland Ranch out in Carmel Valley where the pups had a swim in the murky pond (Charlie's new to the whole swimming thing so I don't really care where he swims - it still amazes me!) and then we took them down to the beach where they chased each other in the waves.

The rest of the weekend was spent lounging around the house, barbecuing, watching movies and just hanging out.

It was great to have our friends visit for a few days!

I is for Apple

I remember the day I swore I'd never have a cell phone.

Then I got a cell phone but I swore I'd never use it.

Now we don't even have a land line and I have all the modern conveniences (and more) available on my phone.

Lovin it!

Peonies

Are back!

Another reason I LOVE Trader Joe's.