Category — rain

After several days of heavy rain, the sun came out, shining brightly and begging me to take my kids out of the house for the weekend. It was too chilly to go to the beach, so I decided to take them to visit the Cabrillo National Monument and the tide pools in that area. Day 1 was cut short because one of  the other kids missed a ride they were supposed to get. So we arrived, walked up to the lighthouse, did a quick tour and then left to retrieve the stranded kiddo.

But on Day 2, we packed some food, put on our tennis shoes, grabbed the camera and headed back out. First stop-the Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery.

I can not think of a more beautiful, final resting place! The boys really wanted to spend time walking all through the grounds, but we’re going to save that for another visit. This time we just took a peek and I explained why the cemetery was there.

Then it was onto the tide pools

The 5 youngest Lang kiddos, ready to explore.

After getting a little wet and enjoying the rocks, water and small sea life, we drove up to the lighthouse.

It was a beautiful day to be up there!

Yes, many household chores went undone this weekend and I couldn’t be happier about it!

Have a great day~

Except for today!  This morning I woke to the soothing sound of the rain and realized how much I missed it.  When I got the kids all bundled (like little marshmallows) and into the car to get to school, I found out that only ONE of my windshield wipers worked.  Who would know?!  It’s been awhile since we needed them.  Luckily it was the driver’s side that worked, so I was able to get the kids to school and then drive to the dealer to have it checked out.  It came down to something being loose.  Whew!  Easy and free fix.  The rest of the day was spent indoors doing “rainy day” things like reading books and watching movies (ok, those were the kids activities.  I still had to fold clothes and wash dishes).  So, the grocery shopping will have to wait for a drier day (surely tomorrow).  

Today’s Dance of the Children was a slow dance.

Good night~