fishing at the beach

Bob's love for fishing has been rekindled so we have started to make a habit of going to the beach on Saturday mornings. He fishes while I read or go on a walk. It is very peaceful. Sometimes we go alone and sometimes we take friends. Who knew so much could be caught from the shore? The first time we went he caught a baby leopard shark, but since then it has just been fish.

I used to be an expert sand crab catcher when I was young so Bob and I went head to head in a sand crab catching competition this weekend (he uses sand crabs for bait). Final score: Bob 4 Jamie 1. Well I guess you win some and lose some...

you know you're old when...

Yesterday I was sitting in an office waiting room and I was two seats down from a girl who was about 13 or 14. Didn't say a word to the girl or address her in any way. When the girl got up, a lady a few seats over asked if she was my daughter. "Excuse me?", I said, and then it sank in and I said, "Umm.... No.....", a little confused. I left thinking, "Really, I know I am getting older, but THAT old?" I was a little offended. I think to a lesser degree it falls under the category of asking someone if they are pregnant when they are not.

kaylie & my adventure

I babysat the lovely Kaylie Whitsell today and we had so much fun together! We ate, played, went on a walk, and read books. Above is a picture before we ate and below is a picture after.

Trey & Erin

Our friends Trey & Erin came over a while ago and as a test for dating couples, we put them on the tandem. This allows us to immediately analyze their communication, trust, and who prefers to be in control. Not that we would judge anyone or anything like that... it took Bob and I months to get it down and I still (secretly) peer around him when he is driving it.

Anyway, Trey & Erin just got engaged and will get married in May. Yeah!

sail away

This last Saturday we went sailing with our friends Roe and Jim. Jim has been sailing for many years and we decided to go down to San Diego. Roe packed a wonderful picnic lunch and we were off! Since I get seasick, I decided to plan ahead and take some dramamine before we left. When reading the package directions, it said to take 1-2 pills, so Bob and I decided it would be best to take 2 just in case. Bad idea. I got so sleepy that I could hardly keep my eyes open. And these were the non-drowsy version of the pill. I had to take a nap on the boat and felt like I couldn't concentrate the whole time. It really made for a silly day. When we arrived on shore again, Roe and I decided we needed some caffeine, so we went to the nearby coffee shop and apparently coffee isn't a commodity around there because we ended up paying over $5 for 2 cups. Of plain coffee. Anyway, the day ended up being really fun, but a word to the wise-- don't overdo it on the dramamine-- it is worse than being seasick!

Zack & Jen wedding

We used to hang out with a group of 4 couples in college and now the last of those couples is married! The picture we got with them is on another camera. This is Bob and I getting ready to cut the rug. Congrats Zack & Jen!

twins

Since we are sharing a contract, Jennie and I thought we would dress up as twins on meet the teacher day just to confuse everyone a little. The amazing part was we didn't have to go out and buy the same shirt; we already had it! Despite our efforts, no one had trouble deciphering who was who (are you surprised?).

24 little hours

I am working part time this year. Since I am going to school on Monday's (Biola's Institute for Spiritual Formation Program), Tuesdays are the day that I feel like I really have off. Who knew that a 24 hour period-- although I was sleeping part of that time-- could be so blissful. Because I am a teacher, I did have the whole summer off, but there is really something about not having to go into work when I know the kids and other teachers are still there. Granted, I am celebrating before I got my 3/5 time paycheck, but still, in case you didn't know how much you could get done in one day off of work I will tell you all I was able to do. Pretend like you care...

1. I walked at 5:15 a.m. with my friends. Yes on my day off.
2. Ate breakfast and read.
3. Did laundry
4. Went to the dentist for 2 1/2 hours. Yes 2 1/2 hours.
5. Went to Target
6. Treated myself to lunch at Chipotle. How nice of me.
7. Did a prayer project for class
8. Read some more
9. Took a nap
10. Went to the hardware store
11. Got my car washed
12. Made dinner for 2 nights
13. Ate with my husband
14. Played cards with my husband
15. Went to bed

Okay I know it doesn't sound super exciting but it was such a mix of rest and getting things done. I love working part time! (Again, I haven't yet received a paycheck;)