Art Projects

Bailey's Art Wall

As preschool begins, I was getting overwhelmed with the amount of "craft treasures" Bailey was coming home with. I taped a couple up on one of the kitchen cabinets, but it was getting in the way of opening the cabinet door all of the way. So, I came up with a genious idea. Don't judge, I love all of the things my little girl does, but don't need to see it in the house everyday. So...there is a wall in our garage that has nothing on it. This has become "Bailey's Art Wall." I know, I know, you are probably thinking I am a horrible person to put my daughter's treasures in the garage. But...(1) I think it actually looks great, and adds some flare to our garage. (2) We get to see it everyday as we drive into the garage. (3) Her daddy also gets to see it when he drives home from work and into the garage (4) I will put up some of her holiday creations in the house, to add to the holiday decor (5) She truly thinks it is special and enjoys getting a place to decorate that I won't try and fix. So, there. It's not as bad as it sounds. She loves it, I love it, Colby loves it. Enough said.

Little Boys

They just do these kinds of things!

Uh Oh!

The Convicted
The Jury of her Peers (It was a long trial!)

The Severed Appendage

The Victim

As my mom and dad are off cruising through the Panama Canal, their dearest dog decided to "de-nose" poor Goofy. We held a trial and the jury only deliberated for a few seconds before deciding she gets ousted on her treats for the morning. A fair sentence for such a heinous crime. Only 13 more days until our parents return!!!

More Concert Pictures

Love the hair!

Raif and his Grandma
Grumpy Bailey before she decided to have fun

Kelly and Lexy

My mom and dad enjoying the food
Note: Jaymee was there, but she brought a friend and they were out scouting the field. She did join us for a few dances, but somehow managed to escape the camera.

Street Dance at Naples Concert in the Park

Bailey dancing with our neighbors Annabelle and Vicki
The party was tons of fun

Eli and Lexy

Raif and his Mommy

My dad and Raif
We had our last concert in the park to celebrate the last day of summer. The Elm Street Band, a local favorite, played at the concert. Our neighbor, Roland, is a member of the band and they played lots of fun music and got the whole neighborhood up and dancing. My mom, dad, Kelly, Eli and Jaymee and Lexy joined us for the fun. A great way to celebrate a fun summer!

Brunch at the Maya

Borrowed Sarah and Aaron's picture off of facebook, not sure how to make it bigger :)

Sunday morning Aaron, Sarah, Colby and I went to the new Maya Hotel in dowtown Long Beach for brunch. I really suggest going there for a fun time. It was one of the best brunches I've had in a while. The weather was perfect, the meal was great, and the company and conversation are always fun. Downtown Long Beach is one of those places lots of residents forget to go to. It is so beautiful down there and the city is making a great attempt at keeping it alive.

Our New Patio Furniture

Tried out the new fire pit

A little vino to add to the night

Colby and I finally got our new patio furniture that we have been eyeing all summer. Thankfully, we live in southern California and will be able to continue to enjoy it throughout the year. We had a fun, quiet evening at home on Friday with dinner outside and roasting marshmallows in the new fire pit.