Just Keep Swimming!

It has been more than a little crazy around here lately.  I made the decision to up my hours at Hair School from 25 per week to 40, and attempt to finish a little faster.  We had finally mastered the original schedule so we figured why not shake it up a little, right? :)

Things have finally gotten back to our new normal, but I do apologize to those I may have been distant from, or maybe been acting strange.  In a lot of ways I feel like I haven't been much of myself through the whole process, but I am feeling much better lately.

The boys started their new preschool, which they seem to really like, Ryker especially.  I miss them when they are gone, but it is nice to not have to worry about a babysitter on those days!

Chad's Party

About a month ago, we went up to the Bay for my brother-in-law's big birthday party.  There was a live band, a great outdoor setting, and lots of good company.  The best part was seeing Chad have such an amazing time, and all of his friends staying on the dance floor the entire time.

Party people! 

Chad playing with the band 

"Back to the Future"cake 

Birthday boy! 

 Everybody loves Chad

 ... and the cake is good too

We had a great time!

Home Study

Now that I am just about done with my first month of beauty school (only 14 more!) I have been totally immersed in the culture.  My classes each night make me want to go home and try all the new products I've learned about and to experiment with the theories.  

One such recent theory was using a mask to remove blemishes and help exfoliate.  I put it on, then hopped on my computer for 10 minutes while it dried.  

The boys thought I had transformed into a monster.  They kept calling me Darth Maul.  After a few minutes they both begged me to wash it off.  

I love these guys!

Whirlwind Trip

We were so happy to have Mimi, Opa, and Jake visit, we were talking about it for weeks.  Jake is our resident Star Wars expert and the boys couldn't wait to talk all about it, watch the movies and eat pizza, and take him on Star Tours at Disneyland.  We were also happy the boys have real beds so we could accommodate some guests (but little did we know our shower would be out of order)!

They got in monday night while I was at school, and the boys could not settle down to sleep.  They just wanted to get going!  

The first day we did Disneyland.  We had so much fun on all the rides, and loved having lunch at the Golden Horseshoe (my fave place to eat and be entertained).  The highlight was the boys being able to go on Star Tours twice in under 20 minutes!

The next day we went to Manhattan Beach and had a perfect beach day.  It was sunny but not too hot, we got Cafe Rio on the way and ate it on the beach, and the boys had a blast playing in the waves.  We ended the day with some yummy ice cream. 

The next morning we stopped at Julienne's for some amazing breakfast and ambiance, then they were on their way up north.

The trip was short but sweet.  We can't wait to be together again this summer!