:: and summer begins

Little Ava recently graduated from preschool which means . . . summer has officially started!

We love going to our local theater once a week for their dollar movies.

We watched Ice Age 4 yesterday and the girls were in heaven.

 (we obviously don't go to the theater often)

Go here to find your nearest theater and for dates.

Come back tomorrow to see our Summer 2013 bucket list!

:: Summer Activities - movies in the park

One thing we love about summers are the movies in the park.

Usually, every weekend one of the communities around us puts one on.

And we love them.

Free hotdogs and popcorn!

What more could you ask for!

We actually didn't know what movie was going to show for this one.

It ended up being "Princess Bride".

I was surprised that Ava watched the whole thing.

Although, she didn't like the ROUS's, she says.

But who does?

And don't let Reese fool you.

She was crazy the WHOLE time!

So google "movies in the park" with your city

and hopefully you'll find one near you!

:: family happenings - summer visitors

One thing we love about living in SoCal is that we always

have family wanting to come down to see us {or the beach} during the summer.

Our summers are usually jam packed with visitors almost every weekend.

The past 3 weekends, this is what we've been up to.

And we might have more this weekend (crossing our fingers).

Ava loves digging for sand crabs, jumping the waves, and then rolling in the sand.

Reese has also discovered her love for the sand.

She shoves it in her mouth when her parents aren't being very observant.

So far, our favorite beaches in SoCal are Del Mar and Newport.

{beware: parking is ca-razy! in the summer}

What's your favorite beach in SoCal?

We really need to discover more.

"Free" Obsession: movies during the summer

I found this information on my cousin's blog and thought I'd share it with all of you. If you know anything about me, you know that I love almost anything that's free or just dirt cheap.

This would be perfect for those lazy days in the summer. I know where I'm taking little Ava at least once a week.

Check my cousin's blog to see the other free summer activities she's found. (And while you're at it, check out her adorable parties she puts on for her kiddos. Love them! Thanks Jadi!)