A rare rainy day in sunny California. The three year old and I finally got to wear our rainboots and spider umbrella. There's nothing like experiencing the weather through your senses rather than observing it through a window!

This week I've been gathering succulents and planting them in my front yard. It so much fun and now I'm totally addicted. I've also been gathering some rocks to add to the landscaping project. Not only is it fun, but it's a great workout too. I've only so much free time with a three year old, so I have to choose my projects. This week the inside of my house has been totally neglected. But the garden is starting to take shape!

Hayden "shaving" in the bath tub...

Out on a powerwalk and some fun in the park with Hayden. Love this weather, the air is so fresh and crisp after the rain.

Out on a light trail walk with Hayden. Just saw a coyote. Hayden missed it unfortunately. "Look, a coyote", I said. Hayden looked up, "what's a cabode"....too late! Gone in the bushes!

We have two birthdays coming up this weekend. My boys are turning 20 and 3 years old respectively. The older one on Friday the 1st, and the younger one on Saturday the 2nd. Man, am I going to be busy. The older one will be coming home from UCSB and I'm making a huge pastadinner on Friday night. It will be mostly family and family friends attending. On Saturday morning we will host the toddler's 3 year birthday bash in the park. I have about 18 kids and their parents who have rsvp'd "yes"....Good thing I didn't decide to have it at the house. 18 three year olds!!! I should have my head examined. So, this week I have to plan party favors, bake cupcakes, prepare appetizers for the adults, and plan the activities. And that's on top of finishing up my personal training exam certification this week. My life is crazy at times, but I wouldn't trade it for the world.

Just came from pilates. Great class today! And Hayden had a blast at the gym's kid club. He was running around chasing som girls when I came to get him : )