8.07.2023

Oxnard 2023

 We are back from the beach and had such a great time!  Here are little highlights:

In-N-Out  on the way is always a fun tradition:

We have rented the same house for 4 years and it holds so many sweet memories and traditions:
We always start our first night at Toppers for dinner:
Hot honey is our favorite!
Family:
First walk on the beach:
Hiking to Escondido Falls in Malibu and getting treats at Vintage Grocer's afterwards:
We thrifted pink for going to the Barbie movie:
And then had the best time going to the movie:
The guys went to the Spiderman movie and loved it!
Time at the marina:
Time at the beach:
Our annual trip to the farmer's market:
Matching jammies:
Bike rides together:
A day in Santa Barbara and Ventura for breakfast at Helena Bakery, a walk through the Douglas Family Preserve, Rori's ice cream, thrifting in Ventura, and dinner at Spencer Makenzie's:
A date to the Ventura pier with Kit:
Annual Point Mugu hike:
Family photos:
Our last sunset:
Such a wonderful week of traditions and memories and I am so thankful for all the time together! Thank you Mia and Papa for the amazing week!  Family time with always be the best time!

8.01.2023

July books...

 I haven't read as much this month with some of our trips, but I did manage to squeeze in a couple of good ones!

I loved reading the stories of Rabia Chaudry's life, her relationship with food and her family and how they were so instinctually linked.  A very fun read and it comes with recipes at the end that all look amazing! A fun read and I would recommend it!
Curtis Chang did an amazing job unpacking anxiety through a scriptural lens, that also pointed you to Jesus though tools and new thinking through the Holy Spirit. I really enjoyed it and I would highly recommend it, especially for pastors, though I think it is applicable for anyone.