Endless Summer

I have always love surfing, the surfers, the boards, the whole surfing culture has always been very appealing to me. My favorite surfing movie is "Endless Summer", I loved it.

Well...Marvin and I went to Huntington Beach today, went to the beach for a while, and then we stopped in Main Street to get a fish taco and Maui onion rings. We decided to eat while watching the sunset at the pier.

We saw a crowd of people lining up by the pier plaza, many of them carrying surfboards. And there, signing them, were the director of Endless Summer Bruce Brown, with the stars of the movie, and also the original Ruby, yes there is a Ruby, her son started the restaurant chain and named them after her.

I, of course, went right to the front to snap a couple of pictures. It was a bit of a shock to see them as they are now, that is, they are my age lol, but it was also very cool. After the sunset, they showed the movie in a giant screen in the outdoors amphitheater, I would have stayed but it was getting pretty cool and lots fo people,so we left.

And of course, the sunset was awesome!!!!!

Hummingbirds

Marvin and I were sitting in the swing outside, enjoying the early evening, when we saw a hummingbird coming to drink from out feeder. It sat and drank and stayed there a while, I told Marv I'd wish i had my camera, because is rare to catch one drinking. Anyway I went inside to get my camera and when I came outside, it still was there drinking away, so I took a picture when it was about to fly away :)

A couple of days ago, I was in the Jacuzzi when a couple of hummingbirds came to drink from the same feeder. Maybe I finally got the ratio of water to sugar right!!!

Busy week

This was the last week before starting back to work, and it was one of the busiest ones this Summer (besides vacation time). Last weekend, Marvin and I decided to do a through sprucing up of the house and yard. It was already looking pretty good, but Marvin mowed, and trimmed and watered, we got some flowers and put them in hangers, and cleaned the patio etc, so the yard looked great front and back. I deep cleaned both bathrooms, vacuumed, moped, dusted etc etc (fun). Then on Tuesday we had my school get together. I made a yummy pineapple cake, sangria, and bought a couple of rotisserie chickens. We had 10 teachers and 6 children. Everybody brought food and drinks, Margaritas and Coronas, KFC chicken, potato salad, chicken salad, corn, chips and dips, etc. We all had a good time, they stayed for a long time lol, Jessica and Carmen stayed longer and helped me clean up.

The next day, Marvin and I went to Huntington Beach. Norbert went to Lake Powell and asked me to take care of his bills while he was gone, and also water his lawn, he said we could stay at his house if we wanted to go to the beach. So we did. We went to Corona del Mar and to Crystal Cove State Park, we took some snacks and waited for the beautiful sunset. It was a really nice evening. Afterwards we went downtown Huntington Beach to a Mexican Restaurant called El Ranchito, we sat outside and had a nice meal and watched people and of course, had a Margarita. The next day we went to breakfast to Ruby's at the pier, another beautiful day. After that we went back to the house and changed and went to the beach.

On Friday we rested a little and I went to Artika salon to get a haircut, and on Saturday we went to San Diego.

The highway was super busy, it was bumper to bumper for quite a while, it took us about 3 hours to drive down. When we got to Lizzie's we discussed where to go for lunch, Lizzie had made a couple of suggestions and we decided on Carlos Santana's new Restaurant called Maria Maria.Mexican cuisine with a new flair Maria Maria Restaurants

I had a Maria Margarita (delicious!) Gazpacho Blanco and chicken chivichanga. Lizzie had a Cesar's salad and soft steak tacos and a dark Bohemia I think, Marvin had a mixed salad and enchiladas suizas. We had a flan to share for dessert. The restaurant was beautiful, the server was very good and the food was great. Marvin said he would like to go again, and again :)

After that we went to Extraordinary desserts, I had raspberry truffle cake, Marvin had a coconut cake, and Lizzie cheesecake (can't think of the flavor) but as always there were super!

It was a very enjoyable time. The drive back was a lot better although quite busy again.

Today Sunday, we just had a lazy day, I went to the Jacuzzi in the morning, and Marvin fixed yummy catfish for dinner.

And Monday..back to work, to start testing kindergarten children, gaaah!

Tomorrow Tristan starts 7th grade. I think is the 2nd time I haven't been there on his first day of school, I hope he has a great experience :)

Friday the 13th

My cactus is blooming again :)

I haven't been doing much of anything since coming back from vacation. Just relaxing and sleeping late, etc. It's been good just to take it easy. The weather has been great too.
Tomorrow Saturday, Marvin and I were going to go to San Diego and spend the day with Lizzie and Jeff, but she called this afternoon to let me know they were both feeling sick (they had a birthday party for Dakota, and one of her friends came down with something and they caught it too). So hopefully we can go next Saturday. We were both looking forward to it. Get well Lizzie!
Tuesday, I am having a get together with my friends from Jersey School, so far there's about 12 coming, probably more. It's a potluck BYOB type of thing, they are bringing their kids too. I will buy a couple of chickens from Juan Pollo, will make a pineapple cake, and sangria. Oh and the Jacuzzi will be there to enjoy too. It should be fun.
Norbert is leaving this Sunday to Lake Powell, with his boat and camper. He's going to be gone for about 15 days, he asked me to go a couple of times to water his lawn and pay bills. He also said we could stay there a couple days if we want to, so Marvin and I will go on Wednesday or Thursday, and enjoy Huntington Beach. We want to go to Crystal Cove at sunset time too. it should be gorgeous. Then have dinner and spend the night there .
The week of the 23rd, I have to go to work and test the kindergarten children, school will begin August 30th, I think....my last year, I still have mixed feelings about it.
Have a good weekend everybody!