Time in Cali

So, Shane took a job with a doctor in Scottsdale. PHEW! Relief. The commute is a little lengthy, but it will work. Last week was his last week officially "unemployed" so we decided to take a quick trip to California before the new job started.

Due to unforseen events and several weeks spent completely together, the conversation was seriously lacking on the drive there.

I'm talkin' crickets chirping for 6 1/2 hours people.

Is this what it's going to be like when we're old and retired. Possibly. Am I ok with that. . . sure. I mean, hearing the love of your life breath for 6 1/2 hours COULD have a calming effect. . . if I were more patient. I mean, it's better than NOT hearing them breath. That would just cause panic.

ANYhoo, we made it there safe and sound, and at a decent hour. We played with little miss Molly (Grandma and Grandpa's puppy) for a couple of hours and then hit the hay.

Day 2 was spent at a lovely place called Point Loma and then San Diego. Have I included enough pictures?

Picnic lunch with the squirrels
Spotting boats with the binoculars
Choking a spanish explorer
A tour of the Lighthouse
Exploring the tidepools
A walk to Seaport Village
Dinner at Anthony's

Day 3 was spent at the beach. . . ahhh, lovely. No pictures. Sometimes I just want a break from being behind the lens.

Day 4 Barb and I participated in the Aflac Iron Girl 5K at the fairgrounds, and then we drove home. Such a fun few days!

(A view from the bottom of the spiral staircase in the lighthouse.)

This metal sculpture was along the pier in SanDiego. Cool huh!If you look closely, you can see our reflections. Looks like a little Super Mario Land.

Welcome to the Jungle

Today, I tackled this:

I'm not talking about my kids. . . or my ac unit.

Those would have been much more fun. I'm talking about the WEEDS the size of my kids. Now, this photo was taken during our treasure hunt at Easter. Easter. A whole month ago. Those weeds have doubled in size since the photo was taken.

Grueling. . . and sort of embarrassing.

And that's just the side yard. I also took on 3/4 of the back yard. Now, that wasn't as bad. The weeds were much smaller.

The worst part: 85 degrees. Bending over. A gap on my back where my shirt and pants didn't meet. Didn't know until 3 hours had passed outside. HELLO sunburn shaped like a frown.

Common now, it's time for you to expose your dirty secrets. Laundry piled up? Dust thick enough to grow veggies in? So many dirty dishes that you resorted to paper and plastic? I just feel like being truthful, that's all. You might feel better too, if you just show us your true self.