once in a blue moon....

We had a nice and restful weekend.   Saturday began with a first scrimmage for Bella's new team (which is no longer called "Santa Maria 8U All-Stars but is now officially called the "Santa Maria SHOCK" - yes, like a lightning bolt).  She was tired and unimpressed, sleepily meandering in the outfield.  But it was still fun, and she did great.  And it was fun for us to see her new team in action and meet all of the parents. (More on this at a future time)

We then hit In-n-Out and were complimented on the well-behavedness of our girls (which- it's always nice for people to notice & mention it at that moment... never letting the pride set in for the readiness of the fall.  But it is amazing for those precious times when we can really appreciate our awesome kids).

After that, we went home for FAMILY NIGHT!  Our kids get SO excited for family time.  We all cuddle down on the couches, make popcorn and watch a movie we all enjoy.  (Pretty normal but, oh so enjoyable!)   I went old school and made popcorn like my mom used to, on the stove and with real butter.  I had to ask the guy at the store where it was though.  Here I am: "Do you have popcorn?  Like, the kind you actually pop?"  Nice :)  And we watched Bedtime Stories, which is so funny.  Of course, it wasn't really night, because the movie had to be over by 5:30 since the Cavs game was coming on.  And they lost, so sad.

And then today.  It was another great and relaxing day!  We went church, came home and ate lunch, then to the barn, fed the animals, ate some samples, played with some old fashioned toys... went to Pismo, walked through the stores, stopped & got coffee, got some Mo's BBQ sauce... came home and BBQ-ed, relax, relax, relaxing.  And now it is 9:30 and the house is quiet.

Once in a blue moon we have a completely plan-free weekend, and this was one.  And we made it proud by fully enjoying it.  Now, we're ready for a busy week, hectic weekend of first tournament, and then the last couple of weeks of school!  And then summmmmmmmmer!