Last days of Summer Vacation

Sarah’s orthodontist’s office is right across from the library, as well as around the corner from this…

Rancho Buena Vista Adobe… a farm house that was built in 1845.  We’ll be studying some California History this year, so this was a perfect first outing.

Walls of the Adobe were nearly 3 feet thick!  Talk about stout construction.

The nicest lady, Margie, offered to give us an on the spot 10-minute tour of the Adobe.  She made my day… and made the tour super interesting for the kids.  So thankful! 
Here Margie’s showing the kids the “toaster” – a burning candle on the inside with bread on the outside, toasting.

Makes me feel like the start of school is just around the corner… oh!  it is!

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The Children’s Museum… aka a glorified children’s play area:

Water table with all sorts of measuring spoons and cups.

Last week’s 10-mi run with Jen.  It was h-o-t.  We were drenched afterwards!

Eeking out the last few fun days of summer vacation at the beach (Sarah with her good friends).

 

 

Summer 2012’s to-do list:  Tennis.  Check!

I snapped pics of the kids on the first and last days of school last year… wanted to get them on my blog before I forgot.  What a difference a year makes.

Wow… check out the change in Josh’s teeth!

We’re excited for a new school year to start!  Well, sort of!  Ha. 
I will truly miss our slow sleep-in mornings.  Such is life… will someone please just tell me to just get over it?

Garland Family Summer 2012 Video:  Watch it here.

My brother is competing in his first Full Ironman Triathlon this weekend in Canada… go James go!

blessings, Wendi