Heat, me no likey.....

Ok, so I grew up in the 120 degree in the shade kind of weather and back then it didn't bother me. I have been away from that lovely weather for 13 years and I must say, I didn't know my under-eyelids and the bridge of my nose could actually sweat. Yuck, I know, but it is true. I am not a big fan of the heat, if the air conditioning is not helping. That is all I have to say on the matter. I have decided I am a wimp and call it good. Major heat, is not my friend.

Newport Beach, California

We went to Newport Beach with my sister, Amy, and her husband, Ben, and their kids. It was fun watching the kids get all wet. Alyssa was timid at first but by the end of the day, she was rolling around with Sawyer in the waves. Tanner discovered a rock that the waves would break on and got all the boys on it while they all laughed each time one would hit them. It was so much fun.

Spencer & Sawyer chillin.

Alyssa & Sawyer getting swept away.

Sawyer being buried alive by Uncle Ben. Thanks Ben. You are the best!!

My two daring boys. They had a blast on this rock. They got hit by some pretty big waves.

Run Sawyer, run.

Santa Monica Pier, California

We got to spend three days with Ryan & Jolene in Malibu. We had a blast. We kept saying how nice it was to just be us "kids". They took us to the Promenade and then to the pier. We saw Harrison Ford!! Can you believe it??? Chad was the only one with enough balls to actually go up to him and talk to him!! He said, "I love your work. Star Wars is awesome!". Seriously cool. Every five minutes he would say, "I met Harrison Ford". Ryan & I had a churro fight and the kids got cartoon pictures drawn of them. It was the perfect day!!

The Santa Monica Pier

G'pa & Sawyer

Tanner, Chad & Sawyer on the boardwalk,

Shrimp salad, shrimp gumbo, shrimp kabobs, shrimp scampi.....

My niece, Hayden, is "watering" the boardwalk!!

The Drive In....

I love that SLO still has a Drive In. We had a blast this night. The boys made it through both films. We got back to Nana & Papa's around 1 am and they both walked through the door!! I am still amazed that we didn't have to carry either one of them. The movies were awesome, but I liked Iron Man the best. At one part Sawyer yelled out "Oh yeah" when Iron Man appeared. My doubts with Robert Downey Jr. were dispelled. I am a believer!!

A double feature doesn't get any better than this!!

Da Boys. We flipped our back seat around so the boys had a prime seat for the flicks. Brooke, Jenny, Chad & I sat in lounge chairs in front of them outside. It was super fun.

Brooke, Jenny & I after the double feature!!

Are you sure this piece is mine??

There is a place in SLO that is called Gum Alley. Pretty sure you don't need any more info other than that. It is awesome and gross to see at the same time. My boys were fascinated. Sawyer was a little more grossed out than Tanner. He kept saying "Oh no, I am not going to touch that wall". I found the whole thing hilarious. I think Chad & I found our pieces from 13 years ago, but I can't be sure. ;0). Yes, the walls are covered in ABC (already been chewed) gum. You would be surprised at the creativity some people have with used gum.

My Boys at Gum Alley

I do have a normal picture of Chad sticking his piece of gum way up high, but why use that picture, when I can use this one??

I can neither confirm nor deny that I put my gum on the wall.

Tanner picked a less "populated" area to add his contribution!

It took Sawyer a while to be convinced he should add his piece of gum to the pile. He was more than a little grossed out.