The First of Many Happy Memories

Today was a exciting day for Grandma Enright! Last night they arrived at our house after her first ever trip on a plane. On the plane she flew over mountains, deserts, and Las Vegas. She took pictures and stared out the window. I think if you ask her, she would tell you that she couldn't do anything but stare in awe out the window!

Today we took my in-laws to Breakers Beach on Coronado's Naval Air Base. At the beach Cheryl (my mother-in-law) and Oliver both put their toes in the Pacifac Ocean, a first for them both! Oliver has been to the beach before, but never put his toes in the water, and it was exciting for him. It's easy to see excitement in a child, but to see excitement in a Grandma for experiencing something new is somewhat rare. Alot of us take for granted a day trip to the beach. Some people may go their whole lives and never see the blue horizon of the ocean. Cheryl got out in those waves in her clothes and threw her arms up in the air and spun around and let the water almost knock her over! Several times I thought we would have to go rescue her. She finished off our beach trip building a sand castle and letting Skyler demolish it. I think everyone had a fun time.
I'm sure we'll have some more firsts later this week!

Preparing for Company!

Yesterday I had the downstairs of my house spotless, because I was expecting a bunch of moms and babies to be coming over to sniff some candles and let the kids play in my playroom! I knew it was going to be fun, but I also expected alot to clean up after, I was SO wrong, all I had to do was pick up toys! I was pretty amazed!
The playdate was awesome, so many different personalities in one room, but everyone got along great. Before I used to think that diversity amongst women created a bit of drama, but now I tend to think that unoriginal woman and the need/desire to be liked/belong is the real reason that some woman bring drama to a group. I am so thankful, for these easy-going relaxed mommas who have their own opinions, their own lifestyles and don't judge each other! I am greatful.


So another reason I have to clean, my In-laws are visiting tomorrow, they will be staying with us for a week.
We will be entertaining on a budget, and I will definatly keep you updated as to how that goes! Anyone on a single income, let alone military income, knows how hard it is to make the pennies stretch! I am trying to plan meals, and day trips so none of us have to fork out much money!
Meanwhile, while I plan in my head I am busy doing laundry, vacuuming, cleaning, and watching two monsters... my day is crazy and its only lunchtime!!