a little trail mix...

Soooo we have been having some car troubles. We got a part replaced by the 4th thankfully! It worked only for two days. Then when we were headed to Laguna Beach to see some friends, and it wouldn't start again. Chris replaced the part once again and it was another dud. This morning we walked to the parts store and they tested the new one they were going to give us and it was yet ANOTHER dud. So they gave us our money back and told us to go to NApa haha. Kinda funny. Thank GOODNESS for our Father in law for sending us a GOOD starter. Hopefully by Saturday AM we will have a working car again! hah Quite the ordeal. Thank GOODNESS for cabs, busses and trolleys. 

{my sexy handy man, First attempt} 

On the fourth of July, while Chris was working I stayed home and goofed around. I made a banner that says "FREEDOM" {Printed it.} I made sugar cookies and frosted them white, blue and red, and I also made Pretzel Sparklers! SOO fun. 

 {My cuties, Patrick above, Tigger below.}

I went to Chris' work, he changed and we went to the trolley station to ride to SeaPort Village to watch the firework show!!! I packed a blanket, warm cloths, my camera and tripod and treats :). SeaPort Village thankfully had a little cafe where we got a sandwich and salad to share and then later coffees as we were starting to get chilled! It was soo fun. It felt a bit like zuanich. Just siting and waiting for a long time, watching every inch of the grass fill with people. LOVE. Then the fireworks came. I wasn't able to use my tripod because everyone stood up but I still got a few. Halfway through my sweet hubby told me to put my camera away, wrapped his arms around me, put his hands over mine and tucked his head by mine. It was magical. It always surprises when the romantic side of my husband comes out. I LOVE it. Ah it was a great day. We rode the trolley back to the car and it was CRAZY! EVeryone was standing and any space there could be was filled by people. It was PACKED. But fun. AH good times. 

 {Happy 4th!!!} 

 {my red white and blue :) }

 {CRAZZy busy}

{Just waiting.}

 {Love this little guy. He missed us while we were gone!}

Chris and I were unable to meet Kelsey and Aaron (our friends from Bellingham) in Laguna, but they were kind enough to come to us!!! I was SOO good to see Kelsey and to meet her husband. We ate at Five Guys (In and out WAY better) and had lovely conversation. We walked to the beach (in PB) and just kept chatting away getting caught up. Then they took us back to our home and we had ice cream and cookies! Aaron was SO kind to take Chris to get that second starter! Ah thanks guys for coming to visit!!! 

{Kelsey and I} 

{Attempt #2.} 

And today....Chris worked and I had a little bit of a me day. We worked out earlier by walking so far to the parts store I took a nap when Chris left. I just lazed around. At around 5ish I decided to go lay by the pool and try to get some of my maui tan back! I read my book "The Hunger Games" and that was about it! It wasn't hot enough to go in the pool and it got too chilly at about 7. So I came upstairs, took a relaxing shower, got some chores done and prepped dinner for Chris! It's been a good day. A good week :) AH love it. I work tomorrow! My second shift on the floor, YAY!