Boat day!!

With a husband that is attractive and smart, I am so grateful that his strong genes came through for our children. Every once in a while I love seeing an attribute in them that is so me. Like "National Boat day." My son told his swim team coach that they needed to honor this holiday with boat races at practice. She called his bluff so he strapped the boat to the van and took it to school. He is my kindred spirit in tomfoolery. Bless this coach and my teachers who believed (or were also willing to entertain my own personal amusement) National Candle day, that I was on the wrestling team and that I was an ASL interpreter for my friend... just to name a few. I really should substitute teach in high school just for penance. Three cheers for a Dad who helped attach the boat and for marrying a girl who is fun size.

UCLA and Carpenteria, October 7th

For spring break we went to California to play on the beach with friends and visit Beryl at UCLA. She was so sweet and treated our whole family for lunch on campus. We got to tour her dorm and check out the beautiful campus. It was lovely! It is no wonder it is the # 1 public University in the USA (that's whet all the banners said ). Benjamin and I sported our UCLA shirts that she bought us when she visited us in the summer. She is thriving there, she has been involved with research projects and was part of a publication. We love watching her success and miss her!

After our visit with Beryl we headed up to Carpenteria State Park. We camped on the beach with the several Whetten families and the Butler family. The water was cold but that doesn't stop the kids or Benjamin from jumping in. I had to talk myself into it, but once I got in had a blast with the boogie board. Benjamin and I went on a couple runs and some strolls down their beautiful shopping center. When we were leaving we stopped at the local candy store, everybody bought something. Last night Benjamin finally finished his jaw breaker...9 days later. of course he didn't suck it for 9 days straight just a little each night...I could never do that! Unfortunately Bella didn't have the time off so she took care of the house, that was a huge blessing for us.

Some September pictures..

 Parkin dressing up for crazy day at school....we are just glad he didn't shoved into a locker..

 Anna getting an award at school!

 

21 years.... September 2019

I have officially been married longer than I have been single.   This year for our anniversary we went up to Sedona to do some hiking. We went on three hikes. They were all gorgeous. Two were to caves and one was to a river that we could cliff jump into. The river was freezing which was a good thing because the hike was so hot. We stayed at Benjamin's co-worker's guest house, Richard and Brenda in Sedona. They were so thoughtful, they left treats, Martenills, and a lovely happy anniversary sign.

This is a picture of our engagement photo and 21 years later..