Street Fair and more

We have now lived here for a year, Tyson and I have been together for six, but I haven't been to the Palm Springs Street Fair since I was in High School. I think it always seems so far away to me, but now with my new baking job I am driving to PS twice a week and feel like its closer than half the errands that I run daily. We canceled scouts for the week (Tyson's church calling), and invited Colby and Sarah, the Ruckers, and the Biesingers to join us. We ate Falafels, some ate ice cream waffle sandwiches, frozen yogurt, and eyed everything we will get on our next trip there. I can't believe all this time I have been so close to something so fun and different than our usual nights out. We will be making this one a more frequent stop for sure. And, thanks to Lillie the amazing photographer for my pictures, because I am usually too lazy. Of course I took the ones with the flash that aren't as pretty because she doesn't do flashes, and I do whats easiest.

We also got to see my cousin Jamie and her husband Nate this week when they came out to check out USC for Nate, and visit Sarah and Colby here. We of course had to do El Gallito for dinner with them, and they were not disappointed. Seriously, the best nachos I have ever eaten in my life. We crave them like nothing else.

All Dogs go to Heaven

So after being the devoted Dog that Riley was for fourteen human years, my parents had to put him to sleep yesterday. Although I didn't really think that it would be something emotional for me considering I am not much of an animal lover, I am sad to know that he will no longer be keeping my parents company on a daily basis, nor me on my frequent visits. We definitely owe thanks to Ali, I don't know if she hadn't prayed for a dog every night if we would have ever even gotten Riley at all. My Dad definitely had a love for Riley, always making sure he was in our family pictures, and I am grateful for his loud barking when someone tried to steal Meiken's car from in front of our house. Riley...you will be missed in the Huish household.

midweek excitment

Playing at the park

Reese reading, and Sawyer really listening

Sawyer and Beck watching their morning tv

Last week Katie and her kids decided to come and stay for a few days since Tanner was out of town and she would be alone for the week. It was a very fun and wild few days. Sawyer has always loved Reese and all her wildness. They played great together at the park, sharing toys, riding cars, reading books, and somewhat watching movies. Katie and I did a little project of making some frames for various rooms after the kids were asleep. It was a great couple of days. I wish we could have visitors out here in the HOT desert more often!

the suitcase.

In the past few weeks we have not gone ANYWHERE without this suitcase of Sawyers. It is the first thing he asks about when he wakes up, only because I take it out of his crib after he falls asleep. Inside you will find: 2 little motorcycles, a cheerios car that he calls his race car (used during the scouts pinewood derby), about 10 mini airplanes with names for each one, and then a random extra toy which is sometimes a mickey mouse character or a pack of fruit snacks. This suitcase is used only to transport his toys from room to room, or house to car, but once he is in his new spot everything is unloaded, even if only for one minute. Lets hops this suitcase holds up well.