In an unusual turn of events, Cori was home today while Cassi Raye was away with friends.

Cassi is always so good about helping out with cleaning projects, 

so I made sure Cori and I had a big project to work on too.

This is the upstairs bathroom, that is normally covered in dirty clothes. 

We also have a perpetual mildew problem and we finally got a handle on it. 

It looks fabulous!

Alaska

4:00pm

We swung by the beach for just a minute- the day was gorgeous.

While we were there an eagle took of into the sun.

I couldn't resist.

Alaska

6:00pm

I replaced the automatic shut off valve on my RO system tonight, all by myself :-)

Florida

7:30pm

Michelle gave us loads of new-to-us toys, yay!

I would only let Cali keep a few.

This one is one of her favorites-a science kit with a microscope.

Alaska

7:30pm

I used my new electric weed eater for the first time today.

Florida

6:45pm

Cassi is head over heels about a new band called 1 Direction.

She buys every magazine she finds to read all about them and cut and paste pictures all over her room.

I find it pretty funny- everybody has one (a band, group or singer) that they are gaga over sooner or later.

She is definitely a super fan!

Alaska

2:00pm

I found this project on one of my favorite blogs and I've wanted to try it forever. 

I finally broke down and made some of my own felted rocks.

I love them and I can't wait for Annie to get to play with them.

I think I'll make more soon.

Alaska

9:00pm

Cali on a throw in. She is really starting to love soccer!

Alaska

5:30pm

Isn't he cute?  I found this little guy in one of my plants on the front porch.  He must be trying to protect himself from the storm.

Florida

5:30pm

Some friends are friends for life...through it all.

Alaska

8:45pm