Category — fire

It wasn’t long before I found out what would fill the kids’ day, yesterday. We have family at Camp Pendleton and because of the fires, they had been without power for a few days and found out if would be at least one more day before they got it back. We’re so happy that they thought of calling us. The kids all played well together and enjoyed having an impromptu sleep over. I enjoyed visiting! They were able to go home this afternoon, but it was a great visit!

Have a good day~

A little update on the fires. One of the largest fires is reportedly 20% contained and some people in various areas are allowed to go back to their houses (standing or not). My oldest girls each know people who have totally lost their homes. It’s very sad and overwhelming for all of us, but especially the kids. I’m not sure they know how to process it all.

Here on the homefront, we are just trying to keep busy. Too much free time means that they get on each other’s nerves and start picking at each other. So, yesterday we filled the day with these activities; Storytime-reading books from our collection. Hair and nailtime-the girls decorated each others’ hair in silly, exotic ways (the boys played with Bionicles). Maddi did a lovely nail designs for her and Gabi. Gametime-We have MANY board games and decks of cards etc. that don’t normally get put into the mix. It was a good time to bring them out. And finally, a Tea Party-Maddi spent time making deviled eggs and offered crackers and cheese along with tea and sweets.
All of these activities along with a trip to Blockbuster filled the time well enough to keep their minds off of staying indoors all day. Today will be a bit of a challenge because we used up so much yesterday. I’ll let you know how it goes.

Have a good day and stay safe~

The surprises never end in the Lang house. The kiddos are home today because of the fires in So. Cal. and will be home again tomorrow. So, it’s only natural that I would open the freezer and find Frosted Mini Wheat cereal. At least it wasn’t anything alive!
It’s actually been a quiet day for having everyone home. I headed to Blockbuster and brought home 6, yes, 6 movies. They are only 2 movies into the stack, so we’re good! Normally I would send them outside to play, but with the smoke in the air, we are inside. Luckily the 2 littlest kiddos are napping. I should probably be doing something amazing with this time, but chose to spend it here.
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A quick and BIG thank you to our good friend, Maria, who is an amazing seamstress and all around awesome person, for calling and wanting to share costumes that she’s made over the years, with the kids. We went to see her yesterday and she had piles of amazing costumes lying around for the kids to try on. Max came home with the cutest Dalmatian costume, Gabi got to bring home Minnie Mouse AND Tinkerbell and Tristan is borrowing a Knight in Shining Armor. She is fixing a Cinderella dress for Arianna and MAKING a lab coat for Maddi. I wish I had learned this skill. Thank you! Thank you!
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Clay and I took some friends to our favorite Spanish restaurant last night. If you’re ever in San Diego, try out Costa Brava. The owner is very passionate about the food and wine and on Sunday nights they have live entertainment. Lots of fun!
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Well, the fires are raging on. Last I heard, we are up to 7 different fires burning with 3 of them being purposely set. Crazy! Many people have been evacuated. A friend’s husband is a local firefighter. Remember those prayers! I’m thinking it’s no different than knowing that your husband is going into a battle zone.
Thanks!~

We are being challenged in S. Cal. with fires. Both schools that my children attend are closed today. I would encourage everyone to remember the firefighters and the families who have been evacuated, in their prayers.

Thanks~