A trip along the Coast.

Thursday my parents and I along with the Grimes family took a trip along the coast with a destination of San Luis Obispo.  At 8am we all piled into the Grime's car and took off on an adventure!  Restrooms in Santa Barbara was the first stop.  Then we stopped at Cuchuma lake, it wasn't very pretty at all and the water was super low.  We had our lunch on the pier in Pismo Beach next, and then walked along the pier watching people catching fish.  Continuing on, we stopped at a big fruit stand and looked around, enjoyed the animals, and bought a homemade pie.  We then drove by Michael Jackson's house, although all we could see was the gate entrance and guard shack.  Next stop: Avila Beach. It was hot and super crowded at Avila Beach, but we stopped anyway and sat on the beach for a little bit enjoying the water.  After that we went to Montana De Oro state park Beach, which was beautiful!!  Finally by 6:15pm we made it to San Luis Obispo for the Farmers Market.  We got in a really long line for some delicious food and then walked along the street.  Noel and I got a special treat of ice cream in the evening and by that time it was 9:30pm and we were headed home.  We arrived home at 1:30am after a full day.  It was such a fun day and we all had a fabulous time!!!

 The pier at Pismo

Lots of people were fishing off the pier 

 

Avila Beach

Montana De Oro

 The ocean was gorgeous. 

Pictures simply cannot capture the beauty of it all.

 We found little crabs and sea creatures.

 Ice Cream at the farmers market!!!

Thank You!!!

Thank you Emilie for making my blog banner for me!!! 

I really like it and appreciate your kindness in doing it for me:)

Now for all of you who are not Emile, make sure you take time to admire her lovey handiwork! 

July 4th and a Birthday or Two

This year for Independence Day my family drove to Oakhurst to take part in a old fashioned picnic at the Fickling's house. We had some good ole fashion fun and it was a day to be remembered by all!

I didn't get much pictures, however my mom got a few of the water games for the kids and the watermelon eating contest...

 We were all thoroughly wet and refreshed by the end of the game.

Announcer: "Now for the first annual watermelon eating contest!!!!!!" *round of applause, please*

We started with the 5 year olds. The most entertaining out of the three groups for sure.

Next came the middle group of kids...I don't know how old these kids are. 7-12 maybe?

Last of all, the teenagers!

I won the watermelon eating contest!!! It was exciting for sure, considering that I was competing against guys with larger mouths than me. Hannah came in second with a bloody nose.

After the party we all went to "the Rock" at Bass Lake and watched the fire works.  I didn't get any pictures because I was busy watching the fire works, but I think you all know what fire works look like.

Saturday, July 5th was my brother Clint's Birthday!!! Emile, Hannah, and I make him a coffee cup mocha cake to celebrate.

Sunday, July 6th was my moms Birthday!!!

We celebrated it together with Clint's.

I didn't get any good pictures of her because most of the time she was the one taking the pictures. 

Of course at church we all sang to both of them!!!

It was a fantastic weekend, and we cherish all the memories made.

What did you do for the 4th of July?

Any Independence Day traditions?

Blog Makeover

Let's say that I'm trying to redo my blog background...

It means sitting at the computer, that I knowing nothing about

which takes time

and results in sore neck and shoulders

and a unfinished blog background

So...please don't pay attention to the wild colors and unfinished look. 

I will try to sort it all out soon.

Lots of love to you all!!!

Yours truly

A visit with friends and Glacier Point

A few weeks ago my mom and I spent the weekend with some dear friends in Oakhurst, while my brother and dad where on a backpacking trip. We filled up every spare minute, had lots of fun, and made fabulous memories.
Here are a few pictures of our adventures!
Our trip started out in Yosemite valley, and of course one can not visit without seeing a deer!

Friday morning we said goodbye to the guys; who headed off on their hike.

On our way out of Yosemite looking a bit sleepy.

After arriving at the Coxes in the afternoon and having a fun night, the day could not be compete without root-beer floats! 

Sunday was Church and then lunch followed by all the young people playing the cup game. 

Sunday afternoon we took a walk to a lovely meadow.

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After the meadow we drove to Glacier Point for dinner.

I had never been to Glacier Point before and it was a highlight of the trip!

We had a fantastic trip, one not to be forgotten soon!

How is your summer going?

Ever been to Glacier Point?

Magical Adventures...

reading is truly a magical thing.

The Mad Sewer is Back!

In my post Here I mentioned that I had started a sewing project that would post about when it was finished. Well folks, today is the day!

After going on another one of my sewing crazes, with much waiting for notions to arrive, I finally finished my big project. This has probably been the most technical thing I've ever made and I am super excited about it.
Here it is...

My laptop/messenger bag.
I found the pattern at Joanne's for three dollars, and just couldn't resist buying it.
I'm a bag lady, but let me clarify. I don't really use bags and this one is so huge I don't know what I will use it for, I just have this weakness for sewing bags. They are such fun to sew and there are so many different styles and techniques to try.
Here's what is under the flap...

Now for the inside..

and the back...

The reason it took me so long to finish is because I had to order a one of the zippers and all the hardware.

Now that school is coming to a close and I have more time, I'm going to start some more sewing projects. I am going to try and post everything I make, so stay tuned! 

Anyone have any sewing projects in progress?

Did this post inspire you to sew even a tiny bit?