Labor Day Weekend.....

We are spending a quiet, yet productive weekend at home. Cole was originally scheduled to play baseball on Saturday, but they were not going to have anough players to field a team so they canceled the game. Friday was over 100 degrees. I spent the afternoon baking (of all things ...) a Pear Tart and Brownies. The three of us had a float about the pool and then muched on Ribs and corn on the cob.

Saturday, we spent way too much time working on the yard, trimming, washing, mowing, nailing, cutting, clipping, raking, pulling, and etc, and etc. We had to borrow (without permission :-o) the Sorenson's green waste bin. Luckily they have two, and are on holiday at the coast.

We went to mass at Holy Spirit and then the Norris clan came over. We have been doing impromptu dinners and float abouts and it has been great fun. John barbecued tri-tip and chicken and the Norris's brought bread, fresh green beans and brown rice salad. Yummy

We topped the night off with some time in the hot tub and Pear Tart.

Where did the summer go....

I cannot believe I let another month get by without an update. So much to talk about and I never get a turn on the computer. Cole is back in school and that will help. He has become enamored with the computer game "Civilization" and likes to spend hours building his empires. Life here is the same, we are holding on and both still looking for work. Trying to keep a positive attitude and a smile on our face. The Olympics were a nice diversion and we enjoyed watching them immensely. After four years on the swim team we can all appreaciate what it takes to get a swimmer to the olympics.

Cole's Art Project

Cole has been taking an art class from Mary Seo for the last 5 years. http://artstudioforkids.com/ She does a great job of facilitating the kids entering a project at the California State Fair. Cole entered for the 4th time with a project called "Freedom Fighters". He was awarded a 1st Place Blue Ribbon, two tickets to the fair and his drawing was displayed in the Junior Art Exhibit. I am afarid my photography does not do the picture justice. It is a 1776 battlefield map. Once they release it, I will post a better shot. Thanks to those who went to the exhibit.