Monday, June 21, 2010

Summertime, Summertime


Summer is underway. Thus far, we've been home hanging out with friends and family, having slumber parties..mostly with cousins, pool parties, BBQ's...typical summertime fun. We have made a few short trips up north (pics below), but the weather in Phoenix hasn't really been THAT bad so the itch to get out of town hasn't been real strong. That's all about to change.

Next weekend we are heading down to Tucson. I have plans for Friday night with a family who's daughter was in the the same orphanage as Kailahni, at the same time. We met through a Yahoo group for the Qianjiang SWI. I'm really looking forward to meeting them in person and seeing the girls together...again.

The week after we return home from Tucson, the kids and I are hopping in the car with Sarah and her kiddos (and hopefully Norah, as well) and heading to Pismo Beach!! I'm SO EXCITED!!! I'm hoping beyond hope that we may possibly get to visit with Stephanie and Zoey while we are there....it's a bit of drive, but we may be able to swing it!

Then, towards the end of July, the five of us are heading up to Washington to see Doug's family. His Mom, brother and sister all live there. None of them have met Kailahni, so we are all really excited about this trip. We may even get to spend a couple of days sailing through the San Juan Islands!! Those plans have yet to be ironed out, but anyway you slice it, the trip will be amazing. Jacque (Doug's sister) lives right on the water...when you look out her windows at night, you can see the lights of Victoria, Canada from across the water. Amazing beauty!









6 comments:

Kayce said...

Summertime is just THE BEST!! Love that picture of all the kids in a circle! Cute!! You will LOVE Pismo! We just passed through there today on our way home! One of our family favorite places to enjoy! Make sure you enjoy some chowder at Splash Cafe.

Suz said...

Looks like a great time for all!!! Enjoy your traveling - we are!!!! Can't wait to see you all at the end of the summer!!!!

Terri said...

OMW! You are and will be all over the place! I hope we bump into you sometime this summer!

S.Wise said...

Ok. Fingers and toes crossed that we can work out visiting with you guys! I need to email you, but I can't remember if your dates for Pismo are solid or not? I'm thinking they are.... I will call you tomorrow. We were in SFO all day today with Drew. :)

I loved seeing all the pictures! You are one busy Mama!!

Lisa Hertzler said...

WOW... one very busy schedule you have planned. Sounds like a GREAT summer!!! Great pictures!!!! Enjoy your summer!!!

With love,
Dennis and Lisa Hertzler

Mardi said...

Looks like an awesome start to summer! You are going to be busy!! I guess we'll have to put our routine dates (Oasis)on hold for a little while! :) I just love all the pic's!! Have a great time and update me on your visit with the family in Tucson!! How exciting!