Hell's Bells & Bubbles

On Monday, our friends Matt & Amy Bell, (affectionately known as "hell's Bells") came with their offspring Emerie (9) and Colin(5) to visit us from the freezing, wet state of Washington. They evidently brought the rain with them because our plans of a BBQ at the lake were rained out. So... we enjoyed a day indoors catching up with one another and playing. When there was a break in the rain Dan pulled out his Bubble Wand and made bubbles for entertainment. (It really doesn't take much to keep us occupied.)

Coop Construction- Phase I

Construction has begun on my chicken coop. Here is Phase I. Dan & the kids are mocking me because I put down lenolium on the floor, but I think it will be easier to clean this way. ( Now, I know how Noah felt when he built the Ark.) I have designed and built the coop myself. Dan said he couldn't help without plans, and they were in my head, so I proceeded without him. We will see how it turns out. I will post final pictures.

Ashley turns 9

Ashley celebrated her 9th Birthday today. Unfortunately she had to go to school, but Dan and Ray took her In-n-Out at lunchtime and ate with her at school. She had her little girlfriends over after school and they played until she opened presents and ate cake. Then I took her to Claim Jumper for dinner, where she reminded the waitress (every time she came to the table) that it was her birthday, to ensure she got her free birthday dessert.

San Diego Day Trip

Yesterday we went to San Diego for the day, Dan's friend Ray was in town and so we headed south for the day. We went to Hotel Del Coronado, Embarcadero (Anthony's Sea Food Restraunt Yummmmm.... Swordfish!), and the Cabrillo State Park with Point Loma Lighthouse. This shot is of the stairs, looking down the lighthouse. I couldn't resist the urge to spit.