We went on a Fall beach getaway with my parents (Grandma and Grandpa) last week. It was wonderful to be at the beach with cooler temperatures and less of a crowd. This is the beautiful spot where the Russian river meets the ocean. We spent time at "one of the most deadly … [Read more...]
Green Noses-Imaginative Play Dough Fun
When we visited Grandma and Grandpa's house, Grandma busted out the play dough for the Sugar Snaps. After they rolled it and cut out shapes for a while, Grayson put play dough on his nose. After that, everyone wanted to try it. Even Grandpa and Grandma got in on the fun! They are so lucky to have grandparents who are willing to get … [Read more...]
From The Mouths of Sugar Snaps
"Kids say the darndest things." We are often amused by the things that come out of the Sugar Snaps' mouths. I'm starting to write them down. Every now and then, I will share their latest musings. Here are a few things they said recently: Capri spied 'Uncle Sam' on the lawn on a neighbor's house when we visited my parents. "Look, it's Santa Claus," … [Read more...]
Swim Lessons
We had the great fortune of finding out about "Miss Karen," an incredible swim teacher. When I discovered that her program is designed for groups of four, I was quite excited. I had been wanting them to take swim lessons since before they were born. I imagined having one at a time and doing the 'Mommy and Me' swim … [Read more...]
Watermelonspiration-A Trip to the Watermelon Festival
We went to the Watermelon Festival at Santa Anita Park recently and had so much fun. We had never attended before and found out about it on the news. It is $10 for adults and $5 for younger children and includes all you can eat watermelon. Proceeds go to charity. You also get one spin of the watermelon wheel per ticket. Every … [Read more...]