Summer has begun!

I don't have any great pictures of the kids, but I thought I would blog in regards to the beginnings of our summer. I feel like we got a much later start on summer than everyone else. Between not finishing school until June 10, and then heading straight into the final details of my in-laws 40th wedding anniversary surprise party, summer did not officially begin until this week.
1. So, it was so nice to wake up on Monday and know I didn't have anywhere to go. Tuesday I spent sometime with my friends from work(with no kids), doing NON-WORK things. We went to lunch and shopping at Plato's Closet, which I had never been to. I spent under $100 and have been wearing new clothes everyday this week, and sporting a new purse. Isaac started it off with basketball camp. He had lots of fun. Although, I was hoping it would wear him out more. Marina spent the day with Grandma Chris.



2. Thursday and Friday were spent hitting the garage sales. I have been waiting for this since last summer. I always have so much fun with my sister on these days. It's sort of a tribute to my hispanic grandmothers, who were the bargaining queens. Besides coming by the bargain shopping genetically, we were trained from birth. I can only say that at least Marisa (my sister) and I don't fight as much over good deals as my grandma and my aunt Pat. I think that's part of the fun for them. Whatever, we had a great time and found a few good deals!

3. This is the yet to come...hiking, walking and playing with Gandalf (my Great Dane), traveling to see friends and family, swimming, working on lots of yard and house projects, knowing that all the laundry is being done right (I take the job back from Danny...whew), more time with my sister and my nieces and nephews, reading with the kids, and lots of fun!