We've been in Newport Beach now for one week, and we've slipped into a somewhat familiar pattern...eat, sleep and beach! I'm sure the novelty will where off at some point, but every time we head out to go somewhere the kids all ask "can't we just go to the beach instead?". Can't blame them...

This time around things are a little different for us. Last time we were here in Newport Dunes we were with our travelling partners the Goodman-Caines. This time we are on our own. The kids have already met some people, both new and familiar faces, so they are off playing...but I definitely get to see more of them now. And they are eager to go out...I always have company whether it's the grocery store or a walk. I'm really enjoying that! It's also nice to be close to Bill's work. He's always up and gone early and home early in the day so we have lots of time to enjoy with him. We have started going for walks every evening as a family... it's good exercise and a great time for us all to goof around and laugh!

We arrived in California two months earlier this year so the weather is also different...the Santa Ana winds means temperatures of 90 degrees....most often we are over 100 degrees...we are definitely soaking up the sun! No complaints here!!