Summer-Like In So. Cal

Yesterday it was in the mid 90's here where we live.  Our daughter had invited us to join them down in Laguna Beach to do some beach combing.  It was in the mid 80's at the beach.  Just beautiful!

We held hands with the girls, and they explored every inch of those tide pools!

My big brother even took my hand over the slippery rocks!  Chivalry is not dead!!!

Geeps, the Marine Biogist, told the kids about all of the marine life living in the pools.  Hannah was SO interested!!!

Clairey was as happy as she could be, getting wet and sandy, and climbing over all of those rocks!

There were people swimming, surfing, paddle boarding and playing volleyball.  There were sunbathers, and picnikers, people watchers and dog walkers!  Catalina looked close enough to swim to.  The ocean was as calm as a lake.   The board walk was as lively and busy as a summer day.

The sun setting down over the ocean was beautiful!   Before we knew it, high tide was coming in, and it was time to make our way back to our cars, and head inland.

 Today was much cooler, and I am hearing it is going to be cold for the next few days again.  But that little taste of summer sure got us all ready for the beach!!
Today I hosted  "The Knitty Biddies"  here at my house.  My friend Denise brought me these gorgeous Calla Lilies.

We sat and stitched for hours!  Noah was at Disneyland with Erika today so I didn't have to rush or cut it short.  It was a fun day!
I am getting some of my Spring things out.  That always feels so good to me!  Spring means new beginnings.  Gardening season.  Longer days.  Flowers!  BBQ time.  Will it come in like a Lion?  We shall see.  I put my Spring baskets on the front doors.

 My mouse "Dolly" is wearing her bunny ears, and carrying her Easter Basket.

Luckily I found my Easter pillows well before Easter.  Unlike the hunt for the Valentine pillows this year!

 Bunny Rabbit Girl sits pretty at the bistro table on my porch.

Giant Eggs scatter the planter.  And a Spring flag went up.

Can you see Ducey looking through the window at Maui?

Miss Maui...she is such a pretty girl.

This morning when glancing out the front bedroom window, I caught this funny sight.  Maui was crouched down behind the swing, poised to pounce on this squirrel.  I watched them for a long time, and then ran for my camera, hoping that they would still be there when I returned.

I wonder what she would have done if she had caught him?

Before I go today, I want to show you what a blogging friend of mine sent me this weekend.  I was so touched by her gesture!!

I love this!  It's a wind up chicken that lays bubble gum eggs.  And she also made me a quilted mug rug for my coffee!  Thank you so much Niki!!!!  I love them both!!!  You are so thoughtful, and it tickled me pink to know that you thought of me!!!

 Go check out her blog and say hello. She is always sharing other sites and informative blogs too!  

Butternut Street

 I am feeling much better!  Thank you for all of the well wishes!  

We made a trip to Mother's Market Health Food Store, and when I come back I will share about that.  

I wanted to say welcome to any of you who are new to my blog.  I have been enjoying getting to know so many of you through your blogs and messages.  And lastly, to any of you who may be near those awful tornados, or know someone else who has suffered through them, you are in my prayers.   

XO  Kris