Castle Park Miniature Golf

Castle Park Miniature Golf
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I love these crazy architecture gone wild things that happen at miniture golf courses. This one is a classic, complete with dragon!
I love it!

Golf

Golf
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We got to play the full 18 holes over Labor Day weekend at Shandin Hills Golf Course. Bruce's parents watched Z.
It played very slow with everyone and their uncle playing due to the holiday weekend. It was so worth it though. I was way better on the back nine after I had a chance to practice a bit on the front nine.
I don't get much practice in these days, so I am getting my practice in while on the course. Bruce says that's the best way to practice anyways. It was fun!

Miniature Golf

Miniature Golf
Originally uploaded by projectpink

Here's Z with his best friend A playing miniature golf.
He loves golf right now. Z loves putting and going to the driving range. He had a meltdown when we had to leave the course.
He loves to play!!! This was a temporary mini course set-up for
an Employee picnic at Mattel. Notice the Barbie golf pin flag.
It was fun. Z had the most fun on the course.

Kite

Kite
Originally uploaded by projectpink

I love the long summer days! Z loves them too.
Last week it was windy in the afternoon, so we got the ol' kite out.
Up it went into the sky. Z is able to hold the kite string a lot better now. I usually end up flying the kite, but I enjoy it. It brings back fun memories of flying kites. This kite we have is so easy to fly. The kites we tried to fly when I was young seemed to have all kinds of
mishaps, crashes and re-trys. So, I'm loving this kite...so easy.

Nest Remnant

Nest Remnant
Originally uploaded by projectpink

Here's the remnants of the nest. I think a hawk or a crow got it.
It's sad. I was so excited when I first discovered the nest with the tiny eggs, then to look out my window and see tiny beaks peeking out waiting for mom. Then one morning it was gone. Just a piece of it was left.

Humming Bird Nest

Humming Bird Nest
Originally uploaded by projectpink

We have a humming bird nest on the side of our house, just outside our bedroom window.
I was trimmng the trees about 3 weeks ago and found this perfect little nest. This finding halted my tree cutting on this tree for that day.
Now, that it is 3 weeks later, I looked out our window this morning and saw a tiny beak sticking out of the nest. Soon after, the mama came flying in with food for her little ones. It's very cool.
I still can't believe we are in the middle of the year with 4th of July right around the corner.
Time flies!

Dodgers, Acupuncture & Painting

Watching a Dodger Game
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Here are two important men in my life. We went to see the Dodgers V.S. Phillies play on June 6th, 2009.
It's always fun going to the stadium and watching the Dodgers play.
They won that day too, so that is always a plus.
Father's Day is coming up this next weekend...Hmmm???
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I'm feeling more like myself. The pain I was in is almost gone.
Now, I'm seeing an acupuncturist/herbalist in addition to a chiropractor. I am finding out I like acupuncture. A couple friends recommended it, but I admit I was reluctant to try it. I have a huge fear of needles. Then about 2 weeks ago, I thought why not? I had no idea that I would enjoy acupuncture so much. I thought I would be petrified of the needles, but I barely notice them. The whole history of acupuncture is so fascinating too. I know little of it, but what I am learning, tiny bit by tiny bit has me enthralled. I'm into my 3rd week of taking an easy yoga class too. This is great too. I'm trying new things for me which is so fun.
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I actually made it to a plein air outing last weekend. A group of artists called the Allied Artists of the Santa Monica Mountatins meets once a month for Paint Outs. I was only there for an hour, but any little thing is great. I did a quick watercolor and took some photos. For a while I was member of the Allied Artists and was in a group show. Lately, I just try to show up when I can. I notice that when I paint now (post-having a baby), I am a lot more direct now. I am in a way more efficent with my brush strokes due to limited painting time. This has been interesting for me to notice. Actually, I am more direct in other areas too. I tend to make decisions quicker instead of pondering many outcomes before making a decision. Somehow I have adapted getting in the things I love to do with less time...becoming more efficient out of necessity. This is a good thing.
However, do not be confused, I would love to have more time in my day if I could.

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Enjoy your day my friends!!!