Austenland

I just finished reading Austenland by Shannon Hale. I have seen previews for the movie Austenland but it seems like that movie is never coming to a theater near me so I read the book instead, It is a charming novel for anyone who feels a certain swell in their heart when they think of Mr. Darcy (swoon). It is a short book, a mere 194 pages. The main character Jane has an unhealthy obsession of all things Austen. Jane goes to Austenland to kick her habit. The story is witty and clever.

The Nat

 I took the boys to the San Diego Natural History Museum. Right now the Nat has some really cool exhibits. Dino Jaws and Mammoths and Mastodons.

One side is "flesh" the other fossils.  

Every kid loves being scared by a roaring T-rex.

Mammoth Wars 

Run mammoth!

What I Wore Sunday

"Hmm...What will I wear next Sunday?"

 It was nice to be home this Sunday and going to our usual kid's Mass at 9am. I am sad the weekend is already over.
Go to fine linen and purple and see what other Ladies wore this Sunday.

Dress:: Anthropologie 2012

This is my favorite dress. I love the versatility of it. I kept it simple this Sunday. However I can dress it up with the right belt or fancy heels.

The Engagements

Back in May, Reese Witherspoon posted this picture on her twitter account. They did not have this book at my library so I bought it. I am so glad I got The Engagements By J. Courtney Sullivan! It's about 4 different marriages in different eras that are all tied together with a diamond.
One of my favorite characters in the book is thinking about a major choice she has made "One of them would have to sacrifice. This was the hardest part about a marriage, or a relationship like theirs: your hopes and your fears and your happiness hinged on someone else.
I loved this book.

Kingdom Rock VBS Snacks

Day 1 God's Love Helps us Stay Strong.

 When I volunteered to help our church with Vacation Bible School snacks I figured a few carrots in Ranch Dressing and Goldfish. I was mistaken! Our snack committee, one other Mom and me made snacks for 99 kids. For each day we came up with snacks to go along with the day's lesson. The VBS kit came with suggestions for snacks however we came up with a few of our own ideas.
Day 1 using cookie cutters we sliced up watermelon into hearts.

Day 2 Family & Friends Help us Stand Strong

 We made standing towers. We used washi tape to make the little flags.

Day 4 Crown of Jesus with Jewels 

 Day 4 we made quesadillas in the shape of a crown. We had colorful grapes on the side so the kids could use as jewels. Quesadillas are are a great snack. All the kids wanted seconds.
Tomorrow is our final day and we made frozen chocolate covered bananas.

Comic Con 2013

Flying minion

 After checking out the Children's Museum we walked around Comic Con. Comic Con is a huge event in San Diego. We couldn't get tickets to the actual convention. However it was fun walking around downtown and checking out all the costumes. D wore his new Robin costume he got for his birthday. My boys LOVE super heroes. Seeing life size Legos and the Justice League walking around the streets of San Diego is cool but I could do without the Zombies!!! I hate zombies!

 Headless Horseman

 Smurfland

 We totally geeked out on the superhero cars.

Paper dolls are fun.

San Diego Children's Museum

Giant net full of trash

 I took the boys to the San Diego Children's Museum. Right now the universal theme of the museum is trash. It was pretty cool.

 D climbing up a dumpster