a birthday bash

My friend Amy had a birthday last weekend. Rebecca, April, Jenny, myself, and of course the birthday girl spent the day at East Lake enjoying the water and sun.

We had an amazing afternoon, then headed for some yummy food and birthday cake.

arts festival

I love the arts festival and look forward to it each year. Heidi and I were able to have some sis time while enjoying the art. This is the newest addition to my art collection.

saturday playdate

Josh and I got to have a Saturday play date with our cute friend Elsie.

We picked up Elsie at her mom's art studio and we were off...

McDonald's for lunch...

then Gateway Mall for the Children's Museum, and we were lucky enough to run into the chalk art festival and a break in the rain.

We still hit the museum and had a blast.

What a fun Saturday afternoon!

a preview

New York, Martha's Vineyard, Boston, and girlfriends...

It doesn't get better than that!

a golfing afternoon

This afternoon Josh and I met Vicki Gus at the Forelakes Golf Course to hit a bucket of balls...the first of the summer, well for us, not for Vicki Gus.

Josh took our pics while we 'model' posed complete with the wind in our hair.

...the other 'model' pose :-D

Josh and Gus did most of the swinging and man they are good! I got in a few decent swings, but left my skills to taking pics and catching up with Gus.

This video isn't Josh's best swing, but it gives the idea. We are going to do a par three course in a few weeks. Luv you Gus!

life has happened...i am just behind

a little stomach flu....

kick ass forts to sleep in...

swimming...

art shows with friends and a new piece of art for my home...love it!

a new tattoo...

playtime with cousin dylan...

more swimming...

the natural history museum and kissing some frogs...

and WICKED, which was absolutely amazing!

sea world, la jolla sea lions, & the end

Our last day in California we spent in Sea World. We finally had some warm weather and had a great time enjoying the animals, shows, and rides. We were sad that Amy and Lee headed back to LA and missed the fun!

We then stopped in La Jolla to see the sea lions in their 'natural' environment. There was also an amazing tide pool with lots of little crabs. And fortunately we were there at dusk and I got my beach sunset to fill my soul.

The next day we left and drove to Las Vegas. We were able to play in Vegas, shop at the outlets in Primm and stretch out our vacation just a little bit longer.

...and its nice to be home :-D