A Day for Play

Well that's what we had hoped for when we drove out to Santa Cruz on Sunday. It was a gorgeous day and a wonderful drive. We got to Santa Cruz in mid-afternoon & enjoyed walking around downtown. William and I have been really pressed for hang out time so it was great to get away for a bit. Unfortunately the good feelings didn't last the entire time. Welp, we started a not-so-brief discussion about a difference in purchasing opinion when we were interrupted by a homeless man. "This is my bench. Can you please get off my bench. People give me money here. That's my bench." So, who were we to argue? And the man wasn't leaving so we left instead. We still made it to the beach & had a relaxing time. It just didn't go as planned. Here are some pictures of our beach time. Including William climbing & getting wet.(And boys will be boys, won't they?) :)

Sweet Girl

When William and I were visiting family during Easter Break, we got to hang out with Ashaya Rubena Evans. She is one of William's (now our) nieces and Dorothy's daughter. We love her dearly & she has grown from a shy little child to an adorable little lady. She loves Dora, knows her letters and numbers, and cried horribly when "Uncle
Will-yum "had to leave to come back up north.



I was so lucky to play with her one afternoon while Mom was at work. We played all sorts of board games & that girl beat me every time! I almost resorted to peeking at up coming cards in CandyLand or modifying my spins in Chutes & Ladders. Good thing I'm bigger than that! :)We love you, Miss Ashaya!

Good News!!

I officially signed on for another year at Vintage Hills in 5th grade. I'm so excited to continue what I've started here & especially to be able to continue to work with such fabulous women!! And an expectual bonus: no moving! Yahoo! :) I'm so grateful to be able to grow roots & learn from my colleagues and friends.