We heart public transportation in our family

Jordan LOVES going on any form of public transportation, but particularly the "bu"s.  A few weeks ago, Daddy took us to Costco on the bus and today, we went to the Mar Vista Farmers Market.  Jordan was wearing a mixed set of jammies (my pajamas from when I was 2).

After we were refreshed with nap time and lunch, we boarded the Marina WaterBus and went to Fisherman's Village.

We left from Mother's Beach where many people were swimming and Stand Up Paddleboarding.

Of course, summertime = ice cream time.

Jordan's way of eating his cone.

Garden Updates

The raspberries are ripening every day.  We pick them in a bowl and sometimes on the way by as a snack.

And the cucumbers have made many salads together with the tomatoes.  Though the tomatoes are running a little behind and many are still green.

The Japanese eggplant are back in action.  And, the banana peppers are coming in by the dozen.  Allen made a tuna mixed with a banana pepper relish.  Delicioso!

Park City Getaway for the Mama and the Papa

Since I was born, Mama and Daddy have not gone away TOGETHER.  Only one away at a time for business or other.  But, when Michael was turning 5-0, it was time to go to the party in Park City.

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Park City is a beautiful town with a lot of natural beauty in summer.  We have only ever gone in winter.

On the way to the party, a flock of sheep was in our path.

Happy Birthday, Michael!

On Sunday morning, we went to the Park Silly Market before heading back home.

a little rummy and Bloody Mary and popcorn.

Summer Biking

Jordan and I have been doing a lot of bicycling this summer.  Both on our own bikes and also in the Burley, on the trail-a-bike and in the front seat (Jordan).  We have gone down to Santa Monica for dinner, to Farmers Markets and around the neighborhood.

Jordan loves to be in the front seat as he can see all kinds of moving vehicles and boats.  We rode through the construction zone in Santa Monica and there were more diggers and tractors than we could count.  One night, he saw this speed boat come out of the water and then saw the Sheriff's water taxi.

Our garden

Today, we picked tomatoes, banana peppers, cukes and ONE raspberry.  The cucumbers have gone crazy.  All the growth to the right of Gigi (other than the tomatoes in front) are cucumbers!  We are going to have to start making pickles.

 Jordan is great at hunting down the tomatoes.  We still have many green ones and many flowers so our bowl will look very red in a few weeks.  And, here is our raspberry bush.  I should have taken a photo of the whole bush.  It has grown by about 50 times since we planted it.  We are hoping for some juicy raspberries.  Jordan didn't share the one he picked and ate before we had a chance to share or take a photograph.

Dentist Visit

We went to the dentist yesterday and the kids did great.  I think they both agree that the dentist is a lot more fun than the regular doc.  No pricks just a few prods.  Gigi got cake batter toothpaste and found a toothpaste she likes that we never tried (Colgate bubble gum).  Jordan was a little nervous, but did great!

No cavities, Mom!

Jordan's New Yard Sale Bike!

Jordan's Birthday Celebration

We went to the zoo on Jordan's actual birthday, but had a small party to celebrate at home on Sunday.  Daddy cooked up some of his usual yummy-ness.

We blew bubbles and swam in the "boat" pool.

And just played on a beautiful Sunday afternoon.