The Sunny D Finally Sits Down

Rocky Point, Taco's, Coca Light, and camping on the beach have my whole heart. I have decided I must find a husband who is ok with camping on the beach with me at least twice a year in Mexico. It really is one of my favorite places in the whole wide world. I love it because once you cross that border the whole world gets shut off. It is simple. Boy, am I a fan of simple these days. Give me a tent, my running shoes, a few protein shakes, a swim suit and an embroidered mexican muumuu. Done and done. My friend Bobby and I rushed out of here on Friday right after work. It was a mad dash to Barnes and Noble for books. I think my very favorite quote of the whole weekend was when Bobby said via Marco Polo, "And, I am going to read a book! And it isn't going to be self help....it is going to be fiction!!!" Oh, man did that have me laughing. One more thing needed for the beach, a great book. I'm ready to go back. 

My Ellie girl rode up with my dear friend Heather and her family on Friday. It was fun to have the mini me with me. I sure love her. We had the chance to borrow a SUP. I helped Ellie get up and I showed her the ropes on how to paddle board. I kept telling her she was doing so great and how to turn the board and paddle. I said, "Ellie you are a natural at this!" It was so cute as we headed back to the beach where our friends were we passed Liv and Ellie called out, "Look Liv I am a natural." I love having that time with her and I hope to get out with my kids and do some more SUP this year. Loved it. 

Tenting it....Ellie could have slept in the snuggly warm trailer with the Hallett's but wanted to be right next to Momma in the tent. You know I loved that. 

Have you ever had an Asian Pear? They are so crisp, delicious, and juicy! Ever since my Mom and I went to Singapore I have been hooked. I just bought some really good ones at Target.

 I devoured the book Lilac Girls and I highly recommend it. If you are into historical fiction this book is right up your alley. It is based on true people and events of WWII and told from three very interesting view points. I give it a ten. 

If you like virgin pina colada's and gettin' caught in the rain..... 

Yum. YUUUUUUUUM. Can Backyard Taco hurry and open? I love the salsa plates they bring you for your taco's in Mexico. So good. 

It has been a wonderful Spring Break so far. Except when I got home and wanted to go to the temple and found out my temple recommend was expired and the guy said, "Well, there's really nothing I can do to help you." In my head I was like ok.....and then he said, "It expired in January has it been awhile since you've come to the temple?" In kind of like a reprimanding tone. I said, I guess so and turned around and left feeling so dumb, guilty, and full of shame. How could it have been so long since I had been? I knew I had been several times in December and then January slipped away from me. I tried to go in February but it was closed for two weeks and then I tried to go this week. I walked to my car and thought what is the lesson here? It is this, sometimes people don't really know what they are saying and try not to take it personally. How could he know I am a single Mom working full time and tutoring on the side to make ends meet while busing kids to activities as well. Right? Also, I know I am doing my best and do actually go to the temple often. My best is good enough and so I let it go...sort of. 

Why does it feel like I am always a day late and a dollar short? 

The weather is so beautiful this week and the sunsets have not disappointed. My plans for the rest of the week are as follows: 

1. Hike tomorrow followed up by a trot out to Last Chance and seeing friends. 

2. Friday my kids come home. Yipee! Even though I am a seasoned divorcee I still miss those cuties when they are gone and can't wait until they get home. It is Aydan's birthday today and I am excited to take him and do a little celebrating on Friday night maybe dinner and a movie. 

3. Saturday I want to get the kids outside on a hike and maybe swim at the pool. 

4. Sunday will be a day for church and family. I love Sunday. I love church and coming home to take a nap. I love that my Mom cooks this big yummy dinner for us and that everyone comes over and we sit around and talk or play games. I love it. 

XOXO- Spring Break is the best thing ever. Life is SO good.