We still had a busy, fun yet simplified week. Trying to cover Spring Break for College Students, a High School Student, and an elementary student can be challenging. It started off with trip up to Utah to help Tiffany recover after her foot surgery. It was nice that it was over conference weekend. Josh, Tiff and I just hunkered down at Tiff's cute home in Salt Lake and watch conference, all sessions all the way through. It was peaceful I must say. Tiffany is rebounding well, but will be in her walking cast for 4 more weeks. Then I flew back home, packed up Austin, Reggie (our dog) all our beach equipment and went down to Huntington for a few days, where we met up with Kirk and Greg who were already there. We got see Matt and Brynn who now live there. Our family loves the beach, and this time Reggie got to come to the "Dog" Beach; He was in heaven. This was a milestone for me since I am not the biggest dog/animal type person. But Reggie has won my heart, and due to the fact he has been ill, I thought I would get out of my box and do the die hard dog thing. We ended our OC visit with our traditional dinner and a walk on the pier. It is the simple things in life and the sweet everday memories that end up meaning the most, Right? Then it was back to Valencia for Easter.
One more of Reggie, with his prized tennis ball, surfing the waves.
With 2 out of 4 of my boys...Yes Kirk is "boy"...can you tell?
The Board Walk
On the pier
Matt (striking the pose) Beautiful Brynn, and sleeping
Makenna in the Background.
At dinner, Kirk TRYING to build something for Austin...Love the intense Face!
Traditional Family Pic on the Board Walk
Back to California and the Beach: Reggie after playing in the waves
Josh, working on art project while watching Conference
In Utah: Tiffany Leann trying to glamorous after surgery
Front Views
We had to cut down the Eucalyptus tree to make room for the sport court...SAD:(
Partial Back View
Jack Hammering out the old concrete for new stamped concrete 
Meanwhile...While workers began the beautification process on the our house, we did some community volunteer work along with other church friends to help beautify our city this weekend. Kirk has always TRIED to ingrain the kids that "Work Is A Blessing." When they murmur he makes them repeat that motto back to him. But Austin had so much FUN getting red paint everywhere he said with enthusiasm "Work Really Is A Blessing!" That made the sandy wind gusts in the face worth it. 
