Melissa Basua

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Conejo Valley Botanic Gardens

Last week I took the kids that were home to the Conejo Valley Botanic Garden. It wasn’t what I thought it was going to be but we had a great time and got a little excerise. Britain loved being the family photographer! She did a great job! The girls loved this butterfly bench. This tree …

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Mascara

Michael came downstairs pretty proud of himself for putting my mascara on his eye! Yep, thought he did a good job! Nik bought Michael a new bow tie! Now if only he would hold still and smile with Nik! Love these two in their Sunday best!

Fiesta

Saturday was the annual Fiesta at Adam’s Dad and Mom’s church. They did the sweet tooth booth again this year. Adam and I tried our hand at making fancy caramel apples! They were a hit and we all had a great time making them! Zoe, Ammon and Adam all had fun helping in the booth. …

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Shots

Yesterday Ammon had to go to the dr to get a physical for camp and a shot so he can start 7th grade! He was not looking forward to the shot. When she was done he said, “That was it?” Haha! I keep trying to tell them it is not a big deal! Love this …

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Cub Scout Day Camp

Zoe and Ammon both volunteered to help out at the Cub Scout Day Camp this year. They both had friends with them and they all had a blast! Zoe and a few of her friends. Ammon with his friends.

Library

We love going to the library and when we go during the summer it is even better with the summer reading program! The kids get fun prizes. Free books! Ammon even won a gift card! Every week there is a show at the library. Our favorite was the science show. Both Kalixta and Tori were …

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Channel Island Maritime Museum

Today I took the kids that were home to the Channel Island Maritime Museum. It is free the 3rd Thursday of every month! And I love any thing free! There was lots to see and explore inside and out! The boat models and history were amazing! We had a great time and would go again!!

S’mores

I love marshmallows! I also love toasting them!  Unfortunately only a few in our house are going camping this year and I am not one of them. So I brought s’mores inside! The girls helped me make them! A few minutes in the oven and toasted perfection!! Gotta say we loved it! Not exactly as …

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Zoe’s Utah Stay

Zoe was able to stay in Utah an extra week. She loved her time getting to know new cousins and spending time with the Platts. She drove home yesterday with my parents. Here are a few fun and random shots of her week! Hiking to Blommington Lake in Idaho. Driving…always driving! Bear Lake in Idaho. …

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No Wave Beach

Summer is not compete without a trip to the beach! Parking was crazy and I didn’t want to walk  2 blocks to the beach with all the kids and stuff so we went to the no wave beach or kiddie beach! The older kids weren’t excited at first but the ended up having a blast! …

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