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Sundays

Sunday is officially church and beach day. First we like to grab a coffee at The Abbey, then go to the 11:00 a.m. service at Vintage Faith, our new church. After, we head home, pick up the dogs and go straight to the beach for the afternoon. It’s been our “thing” since we moved here and the beach by our cottage is absolutely beautiful. I read Harry Potter, Lucy rolls around in the sand and Rob and Tacoma play.

Tacoma just keeps going and going. I don’t think I’ve seen him sit down ONCE at the beach.

My favorite part is letting the dogs run towards the beach once they get down the stairs and off their leashes. It’s hilarious how fast they book it to the water. Lucy especially.

On a side note, look how kind our new church is! They sent us a little welcome note and coupon for a free drink at The Abbey.

We’re really enjoying the series on Smart Love right now. What do you like to do on Sundays?

March 26, 2012 by cherjoy

Favorites

Are you ready?

I am!!!!!

March 26, 2012 by cherjoy

Home

I heart our bathroom

I hate to brag, but our cottage has the cutest main bath. It’s everything I would have picked out for my own. Sage-colored walls, white and grey tiling, beautiful bath fixtures and a lovely sink. The shower curtain I picked up at Cost Plus World Market (courtesy of Heather). The best part is the window that cracks open.

It’s so perfect, and might be my favorite room in our cottage. What’s your favorite room in your casa?

March 23, 2012 by cherjoy

Aptos, Family, Santa Cruz

Spring break with Riley

For 7 days Riley was sort of like our child. It was so much fun hanging with him! But what I think was even more fun was FEEDING him! We grilled hamburgers, baked cookies – made pancakes, french toast, ravioli, fish tacos – drank a lot of root beer and hot chocolate – hit up a couple pizza parlors – and snacked on donuts on St. Patty’s day.

Weather wise, I’m thankful we got some sun and sand in on his first three days. But as you know, it rained every day thereafter – up until his last day in which we spent on a windy beach where we flew mini kites.

Here are some of the highlights at the beach:

When nights were rainy the boys played poker, XBOX and watched manly movies. I even got in on some zombie action on the XBOX!

Rob and his model poses…jeez

On St. Patrick’s Day, we ate at the River Cafe and went to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk for bowling and games.

Love you Riley! It was sad to see you go. Thanks for all the great memories and laughs!

March 23, 2012 by cherjoy

Lately

It rained non-stop for 6 days

Never have I lived somewhere where it’s rained for 6 days straight. Well here in Santa Cruz, it has. And unfortunately, I realized I had not one umbrella OR close-toed shoe to tackle the rain in. Now I can’t stop thinking about rain boots and wishing my budget allowed me to purchase some. When I can, I may go with one of the following:

Hunter regular or the Huntress (like Katniss perhaps?) in coral, red or navy