Friend to Friend

I love Facebook -- it helps us keep in touch with friends all over the world.

Our volleyball friend from Brazil contacted us as he was passing through the US, and we were able to hook up with friends for lunch down on the water.  Ally hung out longer and did some touristy things like visited La Jolla and toured the USS Midway.

On another note -- I love jelly and jam, but I'm not into the whole canning thing involving boiling jars, etc.  But I found this freezer jam recipe on Pinterest... no cooking and so easy!  I made raspberry -- it has way less sugar than regular jam so it's a bit more tart and not as firm.  Loved it though!

Getting ready for Halloween.  Several people have posted this little cutie to my wall!  I could drink her up!

So long teenagers...

This is the last year of having a teenager in the house!  I'm actually looking forward to it.  Ally just turned 19.  I have no problem saying good bye to drama and hello to my children being adults!

We had lunch at Red Lobster to celebrate.

Ally, Bree, and I enjoyed The Wizard of Oz, remastered and in 3D.

Amy is enjoying working at her salon.  You get a little shoulder massage with a haircut.  Chris says, "Ahhhhh."

I got a pedicure and it was wonderful.

Fall is in the air.  We have had some cooler temperatures lately.  Had some hot days, too, but nothing like the long hot summer of last year where for six weeks most of the days were over 100 degrees.  Ew!