Old Stomping Ground.

Bryant and I both love San Diego. 

San Diego is where Bryant grew up. That is where I went to college.  That is where we met, got married and spent our first year of marriage (in Solana Beach).  We have a lot of wonderful memories there... Today, we went down there for our friends' son's 2nd birthday.. We left early in the morning so Bryant can go surfing with his friend at one of his favorite beaches.. Del Mar beach.  It was such a beautiful day.. perfect for sitting out in the sun, perfect for playing in the sand and water.. perfect for hanging out and catching up with our good friends.  We had lunch afterward at one of my favorite places to eat in Del Mar.

We also stopped by La Jolla Cove which was on our way to the birthday party... La Jolla was beautiful, as always...I used to study at the cafes down by the cove during my college years, so it brings back memories every time I go visit the cove.  Bryant took biggest sister down the rocks to check out the tide pools and seals (while her little sisters were napping).  After we fully bathed ourselves in the sun.. we went to the birthday party, got to spend quality time with our friends, and then drove home. Such a fun day. We miss living in San Diego... Maybe someday the Lord will move us there again. ;)

Shoe Fetish.

Littlest sister has a major shoe fetish (her older sisters have always preferred to be barefoot)...but not this girl... Often times I find her digging in the shoe basket for her shoes or carrying her shoes around saying "shooooooes" in hopes that someone will help her put her shoes on.  I think the main reason why she LOVES shoes is because, when we all put our shoes on it usually means "time to go out"!  But she also enjoys wearing them around the house... Good thing she has a ton of hand-me-down shoes from her big sisters and their friends!!

Week in Review.

Monday: Found big sister reading a book to her baby...again.. ;)

Tuesday: Went to Disney's California Adventure for the first time ever!

Wednesday: Met a friend at our new favorite Japanese restaurant!

Thursday: Spent a peaceful evening at my neighbor's for tea and wonderful conversation.

Friday: Blessed by this beautiful girl for her willingness to visit and watch the girls!

 Bryant and I went to Disneyland for our date and went away for the night!

Saturday Morning: Breakfast date with my friend while Bryant and the girls went to fly kites! 

Saturday Afernoon: Relaxing before heading to our friend's house for dinner.

Sunday: After a fun time of fellowship/bbq at church, we took Mochi to get her nails grinded. 

I think she was glad to finally get those long nails trimmed!!

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   "All things God works for the good of those who love Him."

   Romans 8:28

All Pinked Out.

Biggest sister and I painted our nails while the others were napping the other day.  She painted her nails PINK (which had PINK glitter), on her PINK chair, at the PINK table, with her PINK skirt, and her PINK shirt, wearing her headband with a PINK bow.

I don't think anyone would ever believe that I was once against pink (part of the reason why I didn't find out the gender with my first.. to avoid PINK everything).. But you know what... after having three girls, I have totally embraced it and now I love PINK with them. :)

             

Building Up.

This verse really spoke to me today..


"We who are strong out to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves.  
Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up." 

Romans 15:1-2




Also, some vintage tablecloths and modern bibs... all for Japan. :)

Fun Girl!

Big sister has her own little bedtime routine.  Every night after we tuck the girls in and say good night, she will come out to "go pee so she will sleep all the way through the night". :) I can almost predict the exact second she comes out to say that.. But also, lately if she has taken a nap during the day she has trouble falling asleep at night..  For example, this evening she came out of her room three times for different reasons (both her sisters are fast asleep and Bryant's at a bible study)... Before sending her back to bed (for the third time), I thought we would have a little fun.. ;)

I love this girl.. She is so much fun.. and I have a feeling she will always be. :)

Night Away!

Bryant surprised me with a night away! He had asked his parents to come over to watch the girls and booked a hotel!

At first, when he told me that we were going away for the night (a few days ago), I was a little unsure... just because of the short notice.  But after being away for just one night, I just feel so rejuvenated!  It was a much needed time away with the hubby (sadly the last time we did this was in 2009)! 

After saying good-bye to the in-laws and the girls, Bryant took me to a lovely french restaurant.  We had yummy dinner, desert, tea... and RELAXED because we had no curfew, no babysitter to pay or kids to put down! :)

Best of all... we got to sleep in!!!  Well, I still woke up around 7:30am because my body is just programmed to wake up early...but I was able to STAY in bed and read as long as I wanted.. then we SLOWLY got ready and went out to breakfast at 10am!  

 I really enjoyed just spending time with Bryant...and Bryant alone without being distracted or interrupted every minute... :)  We even stopped by the antique mall on our way home because I needed to my some final purchases for Japan.  I purchased some vintage tablecloths and handkerchiefs... and wished I could ship some other amazing pieces from the past. :)

The girls had so much fun with their Poppa and Nana and asked when they can come over to spend the night again! ;)