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So this was our Labor Day Weekend in a nutshell. I asked my neighbor if she knew of any great swimming areas on a creek or lake so that Ellyn could be in the water. Her drummer was with her and he gave me directions to a little swimming hole. It is an empty lot, it's gated and it is only for people that live on this hill. So... that is what we did Friday, Saturday we went to the Outlet Stores (I forgot about the fact that it was a holiday) and bought warm, snuggy jammies for Sawyer, Ellyn, and Sadie and soccer stuff for Jane since hers won't be here for another few weeks. We did stop by an In and Out and that was de-lish-eouso! Sunday was Sunday, I know I will enjoy them more when Mike gets here and can help with Sawyer and Ellyn and we have furniture in our home. Monday we took a gorgeous drive along the coast to Big Sur. We went into the state park and drove through the camping area and circled all the sites on our map that we liked so we can call and reserve them in advance, then we drove back along the beach and found a good place to play. A lovely day. You can tell by the pics.

I am really ready to get MY STUFF. I want a couch! I also want dishes and beds and toys and books. We are ready. We've been good, we haven't complained. I am just stating that I will really enjoy having my creature comforts surrounding me again. What are creature comforts? Is that even what you say? I'm going to have to google that sometime soon. If it isn't real, it is for us. My house is brimming with little creatures and they all want their comfort!

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Darla said…
Brooke,
your blog is adorable. Your pics look profesh, and I wish I was there with you. Maybe in October? Cole has the last week off and I thought it'd be a nice excuse to go to Cali. Your stuff (and your mama) will be here soon!
September 5, 2008 at 12:52 AM
Brooke said…
Darla, you know I would LOVE to have you! Please come!
September 5, 2008 at 7:19 AM
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