Wayne's Visit- Hermit Crabs

Alex and Sabrina used some money they saved and some money Grand Papa gave them to buy hermit crabs. We got a bunch of books from the library to help us learn about their new pets.

Marie-Anne

Wayne's Visit (June)- Children's Museum

Still playing catch up with the blog.

Wayne visited us two months ago. While he was here we used our membership to the Children's Museum. The kids had a blast.

Marie-Anne

Whitney Ranch Library

We met some friends at Whitney Ranch Library. We had never been to this library, it had a nice children's section. Sabrina played with her friend with the kitchen and Lego. Alex and Angel played games on the computer. Neither kid wanted to leave.

Marie-Anne

Pools

This Summer we have been to several pools multiple times. The kids absolutely love going to the pool, any pool.

We were invited to a friend of Sabrina's birthday pool party.

Another friend invited us to a pool that they had access to. The kids had a wonderful time with their friends.

About twice a month, we met the homeschool group at a local indoor public pool. They want to continue going there even after Summer is over. This Friday is our last time meeting there as a group for the Summer.

We were also invited to our friend Stacey's several times to enjoy her pool and have lunch.

Marie-Anne

Homeschool Group- Pool Party

We joined the homeschool group for a pool party. Frank taught the kids to doggie paddle. Then we left them to play while we visited with other parents, ( in shallow part, lifeguards were on duty). We all had a good time.

Marie-Anne

Crystal Palace Skating Rink

Crystal Palace Skating Rink had a Summer special to buy a 6 time pass for a discounted price. I got one for the kids and me. Although I skated a lot as a teen my kids hadn't been skating in years. At first they were both hanging onto the wall for dear life and I lost count of the falls.

Now they are both out in the middle and getting better each time. They are even practicing hops. Sabrina wants to take the class to learn even more.

Marie-Anne

Summer Reading Program

Of course, Alex and Sabrina once again participated in the library's Summer Reading Program. The pictures are from the kickoff for the program. Alex, who keeps growing, is now on the tween program. Both kids won prizes such as giant cookie coupons,  coupons for Rita's Ice, beads, free books, and a pass to the shark reef. Both kids are done with the official program, meaning they have read over 20 hours, but are continuing for raffle tickets and extra small prizes.

Marie-Anne

Tournament of Kings

For family day at Frank's work they paid for us to go see Tournament of Kings! I got to meet several of his co-workers. Of course, we loved the show, (it was the same as last time). The food was great and so was getting to spend time together.

We weren't allowed to take photos during the performance, but afterwards several actor posed for photos.

Marie-Anne

P.S. We were thrilled that the company paid for us to go, so we were shocked by what we won in the drawing: Sabrina drew a number out of an envelope and won four 7 day passes to Sea World, San Diego Zoo, and San Diego Zoo Safari Park! We plan to use them in February.

Pen pals

Alex and Sabrina have become pen pals with several of their cousins. They love getting mail and writing letters. I think it is a fun way for them to get to know their cousins who live in other states. I bought colored envelopes and cards to make it even more fun.

Marie-Anne

Grilling for Memorial Day

 

We invited the members of our church over for lunch the Sunday before Memorial Day. We had a great time, even if the meat was burnt...Heehee.

Marie-Anne

Fun at a friend's pool

Our good friends from Boulder City invited us to play in their neighborhood pool and for dinner. We had such a good time.

Their new home is right on the edge of the desert. After we ate, the grown-ups were sitting on the patio talking when I saw a neighbor using a blacklight. I mentioned that he was looking for scorpions. We reassured our friends that we had never seen a live scorpion since we moved here. Right then, George saw one, a big one, on the wall behind Frank!

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Park with homeschool group

We joined a homeschool group right before Easter. We meet them almost every Friday for a park day or a pool day. We are part of a great group and I am very glad we have joined. Alex and Sabrina are making friends and learning to get along with others.

I do not remember the name of this park, but it was nice. It had lots of climbing things for the kids.

Marie-Anne

Date night- Ethel M

Ms. Sharon babysat the kids so Frank and I could go on a date. We went to Ethel M to walk the trails and because they had booths set up and several radio stations there. We really enjoyed ourselves and we also got to see the baby rabbit.

Afterwards we went out to eat and to the bookstore. It was a lot of fun.

Marie-Anne

Friends at a park

 

Sabrina and I met our friends Abby and Megan at Stephanie Lynn Craig Park. We really enjoyed ourselves.

Marie-Anne

Ethel M

The kids and I enjoyed a walk around the cactus garden at Ethel M.

This bunny was so adorable we spent quite a while watching it. It ate the flowers that fell from a tree- fun.

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Siegfried & Roy Park

We discovered a fun new to us park: Siegfried & Roy Park. My kids absolutely loved the zipline! They did not want to leave they ere having such a good time.

They also liked this spinning ball. I would be so dizzy, but they love these things.

Marie-Anne