The Beach - with Alicia

Adam's sister Alicia from Texas and her family have been out visiting. So far, we've gone to the beach and to Disneyland with them. Here are some of the pictures:

Kim's Dad's Visit

My dad came and stayed with us for a few days. We had a lot of fun. We went to Santa Monica and played in the water and then went to the pier. The kids had a lot of fun. It was so beautful that day. I really liked the beach there since the waves break far out. It is a great beach for kids. I didn't check the water pollution but it was really clear. I imagine it gets polluted as summer goes on since it is a crowded beach. We got to see the new Ferris Wheel but we didn't stay long enough for the innaguration, although we should have since we spent a long time in traffic going home. My sister, Danielle, did a trapeze lesson while we there. The New York Trapeze School set up a school right on the pier. Talk about a great location. She did really well. Adam's sister Alicia is coming out for a visit so we'll be at the beach again this weekend.

My sister on the trapeze

Me, my dad, my sister, Erin and Jordan - I was really white (makes me look chubby!)

Now I am peeling :(

Danielle and my dad (with Jordan) and Adam (with Erin)

Erin's Castle

Adam and I spent memorial day working on Erin's castle. I painted it and Adam notched the top. It finally looks like a castle! I want to add some more windows, put a hinge on the door and finish the faux rock. I decided the rock/bricks I painted are too dark and I'm going to repaint what I've already done. It was good technique practice though and now I know exactly how I want to do it. Just 2 more towers to build! Adam has a lot of work ahead of him and I have a lot of painting.

Above: looking south from the sand - needs more windows

Below: my dad

Above: what the rocks/bricks will sort of look like

Below: I want to make a real door out of the cutout