Etsy Love

Here are some great finds from Etsy!

What do you think? I love em!

Click on the pictures and it will take you to the shops.

Words of Wisdom

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A Pat Surprise and Jump Rock

Our friend Patrick flew down from Oregon on Friday night just to come to our neighborhood Halloween party on Saturday! What a surprise! Danny and I wanted to show him around before he took-off Sunday morning. We thought it would be fun to take him for a boat ride and swim out to Jump Rock. Here are some pictures from Saturday morning. Fun stuff!

Shanny on the dock.

Boyzzz. Aaahummm... I mean MEN.

Danny and Pat.

I'm diggin the suspenders Patty! 

The gang.

We had to fill-up the boat before we made our way to Jump Rock

Shanny and I hopped off the dock and got some fruit for the ride. I love this little stand -- so cute. Danny and I walk past it when we take evening strolls around Balboa Island.

We made it to Jump Rock and dropped the anchor about 300 feet away. The swim was the only hard part...it's a bit cold in October and we "trunked it" in Daniel's terms (meaning, without a wetsuit). Pat didn't bring trunks so he decided to swim in his jeans and suspenders. Ha-ha he's hilarious! What a good sport. Once we reached the rock, we climbed up the back side and jumped off!

It's such a rush! I love it!

You can only climb the back side on calm days, otherwise the waves will smash you against the barnacle rocks. Some people prefer to climb the front of the cliff if they are swimming from the beach.

Here are some great videos put together by fellow jumpers. If you're ever in town, you've got to try it! The rock is about 25-30 feet high. It's surrounded by kelp beds and beautiful Garibaldi fish. Just make sure you bring someone that knows the area and can show you how to jump safely. 

So much FUN! 

Happy Halloween!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYONE! I wish all of you a wonderful evening full of fun and fall festivities! Here are some great pictures from our Neighborhood Halloween Party last Saturday and some cute costume ideas.

Unfortunately, I've been sitting on the couch with a fever for the past day. Boooooooo! Not fun. Danny and I are planning on staying in, so that I can get rid of this bug. We wanted to rent a Halloween movie (maybe Nightmare Before Christmas or Frankenstein), drink some apple cider and pass out candy to  trick-or-treaters.  Sounds like a pretty good night, despite feeling so blaaaaahhh.

Have a fun Halloween you crazy kids!

Our dessert table! 

 Me and Shanny

Love Thy Neighbor

King Danny

Pat flew down from Oregon just for the party!

Guy Fieri on the dance floor

Kara, Shanny, me and Dan

Aunties

Greg, Uncle Chris, Aunt Cherie and Lisa

Mo and Jay

Stella (my future Mama in-law), Danny, Me, Aunt Gita and Uncle Phillip

Baby Bee <3

Aj and Christina