This side of the Pacific

The summer is almost over and I am finally sitting down to write about it. I wish I would have had time to write more about it and given updates every couple of weeks, but that is not the reality of our time in the states. The reality is that it is always a whirlwind. This year has been especially busy because of my parent’s move. Since being in Camarillo for a week and a half at the beginning of our stay, we have not been in one place longer than a week. We have slept in 9 different beds, driven about 2,000 miles and changed living spaces 12 times so far.

I am used to doing a lot of communicating through photos and since“a picture is worth a thousand words,” once again I will be doing most of my communicating through photos. I plan to do more storytelling when we return to our home. But for now, I hope that you enjoy this little tour of our summer through photos.

My first day back with my brother's beautiful daughters

Her smile is contagious

One of the few things I miss when we are away, Rice Crispy Treats. Tried out these Cake Batter Rice Crispy Treats for a gathering with friends.

Gathering with good friends while in Ventura County

First of our few trips to the ocean.

Hiking with my friend Laura

Lovin' on my friend and her precious son!

Saying goodbye to the house I grew up in

At a benefit for Teen Challenge with Curtis' family

Enjoying dinner with more of Curtis' family

Visiting Ricky up North.

Watching my brother snuggle with his baby girl

Teaching my nieces how to make Apple Pie from scratch

Catching special moments between my niece and sister in law

So blessed to have family in Mammoth!

Baking with Lucy and Angela

Thanks to my sister Tara and her husband we got to stay three nights in this beautiful hotel in Mammoth!

Took advantage of access to the beautiful pool at the Westin with Angela and Lucy

Breakfast at the Stove

Beaching it with the girlies!

Celebrating Grandma's Birthday

Thank you all for your support and love! We have enjoyed spending time with you this summer and look forward to the rest of our time here. Please continue to chat with Papa about our upcoming travels and the common stresses of readjustment.