COVID 19--August Quarantine

 I can't believe it's been six months of this craziness.  With no end in sight!

Things are opening up a little.  This is my nail salon!  Outdoors!  So they can stay in business.  I haven't been back, but I'm glad they found a way to reopen.  Restaurants are erecting big tents so they can serve people.  Some stores are opening up in parking lots.  So many people are getting creative to keep the economy working.  Outside is safer than  being indoors.

My garden is becoming productive.  Probably 15 pints of beans are canned and ready for dinners.  The best, however, were the potatoes.  We had several nights of hash browns and they were delicious!

School is in full swing.  One day, Amy needed to get the kids out of the house, so they came here for the day. I was impressed with both the teacher's ability to hold the kids attention and the kids willingness to engage.  Owen started out at his "desk", but ended up all over the house, the back of Wyatt's chair, the dining room table with Emma, and several beds.  Emma took her PE class seriously, exercising outside with the teacher.

Somehow, three puzzles got completed this month.  The top one was wooden with very strange shapes.  It went together quickly, in one afternoon at Amy's house.  Maybe it was all the extra help!

And every once in a while we get a reminder that God is good!!

Two New Drivers! HELP!!

Carson turned 16 in June, but had to wait until the end of August to take his test and get his licence.  (Darn COVID) Luke, however had already passed the test.  All he had to do was go down and pick his licence up.  The difference between California and Utah.  Carson did beat Luke, however...by two days!!

Happy Birthday Luke

Luke turned 16 today!  

All he wanted to do was get his driver's licence, hang out with friends, and get an ice cream from Handel's.  Check off all three!!  Happy birthday Lukie.

Happy Birthday Tayson

 An adult!!  Oh my goodness!!  How did that happen?!!

Tayson turned 18 today!!  I absolutely love his new shirt!

All he wanted to do today was go water skiing with his friends.  Mission Accomplished!

Beach Staycation

I was scheduled to go to Utah this last weekend for the girl's dance concert.  I had coverage for mom all arranged.  As they say, my bags were pack (not really)!  When I felt it wasn't safe to go there, I made quick plans for a beach staycation.  I booked a room on the beach at Sunset Beach and decided I'd play tourist at home.

Sunday--Seal Beach

After checking into my hotel, I walked to Seal Beach.  First stop was the Seal Beach Pier.  It brought back memories of the old HB pier before it was rebuilt.  Old, wooded beams...so cool

Sweet Jill's Bakery makes the best cinnamon rolls around, 

and dinner was on the back patio of a classic, Woody's.

 

My hotel was perfectly located, right on PCH, between Huntington and Seal Beach, only a few steps away from the sun and sand!

And I certainly got my steps in!!

Monday--Bike ride

I borrowed Amy's bike and rode from Sunset Beach  all the way down to the end of the trail in Balboa!!  A total of 28 miles!!  I left my hotel at 10 and got back at 5:30.  

Of course I took many breaks...

I checked out the shops on Mail Street of Huntington...

Walked to the end of all three piers...

Huntington Beach

Newport Beach

Balboa

I also had a Balboa Bar and rode the ferry in Balboa, ate a sandwich at Ruby's, and had a couple of nonscheduled stops to get the feeling back in my bottom!

Luckily, the wind was my friend the entire day!

Tuesday--Laguna Beach

I hadn't been to Laguna in years, so I spent the day exploring the many beaches.

First up, Hastler Park and the steps down to the beach.

Then the boardwalk at Main Beach...and yes, I hummed "under the boardwalk" was I walked along!!

My treat for the day was a delicious gelato.

Last stop was Victoria Beach with it's iconic pirate tower.  Evidently I missed the blowhole that was right next to it!!  OPPS!!

Wednesday--Sunset Beach

Not five minutes from my hotel room!!  Heaven

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