This Crazy Life

We have been crazy busy with STUFF!

My parents have actually been in town twice in the last month and left last night. I wish that they could stay forever- 2 extra sets of hands are very helpful. Mom helps cook, clean, take Kathryn to swim practice, etc. Dad is great keeping the little ones occupied and walking Kathryn to and from school. It has been so nice having them here for a week at a time. The weather in California has been so nice- a high of about 76 and lows around 56. Mom and Dad are getting quite spoiled and really dreaded getting back to the Houston heat and humidity- maybe they will come back really soon!

Kathryn had her awards assembly last week and received an academic excellence award and the teacher also noted how she is incredibly creative and dramatic. She was surprised to receive this award (it has been a strange year with a crazy teacher) and we are proud of how well she has adjusted to California and made so many new friends.Kathryn also had her end of year Brownie Girl Scout party at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. We all went to Build-a-Bear and had a great lunch at Red Robin.

She also had her end of year second grade swim party at the beach lagoon down the street. The weather was great and the kids had a really good time playing in the pool, sun, and lake all day instead of being in the classroom. Kathryn was all smiles when they delivered the pizzas and I caught her laying out with her friends talking.

Kathryn has her first swim meet this afternoon and her last day of school is next Thursday. She has been a busy girl lately!

Logan and Camryn have really enjoyed having my mom and dad here and are still as crazy as ever. They are truly partners in crime and keep me very busy. On top of everything else, we have been leasing a home in California because we thought that we would only be here a year. Well, we have been here a year and Ronnie's company doesn't seem to be in any hurry to move us. SO, our landlord has decided to sell the house (yes, this market is horrible and it will never sell) and I am trying to keep it clean for open houses and showings with 3 kids! What a nightmare. We will stay until it sells or we get transferred, but it is a real pain. I have never leased a house (and hope to never do so again), but the prices in Orange County are out of control and pitiful compared to what you can buy in San Antonio for the same amount. This house is currently listed for $1,375,000. Here is an outside shot. It is a big box with a garage, siding, and stucco. Ridiculous. I have tons of interior pictures too, but can send those of you that I know a link to see the virtual tours and stuff. Not really wanting to post my address on here...

Well, I need to get clothes out of the washer and into the dryer and go to the grocery store before Kathryn gets home from school. Logan and Camryn have been quietly watching Dora, but I think the show is over and they are looking for a snack...