The Perfect Summer Weekend

It was a fabulous summer weekend. I really absolutely enjoy summer so much. The long evenings, the warm weather, the festive mood in the air.. it is perfect.

Brian and I started our Saturday with SALSA class... that's right.. we are taking Salsa lessons. Let me tell you.. Brian can sure move those hips, soon we will be ready to take it to the Caliente Clubs!

After movin and shakin we headed to the beach for a little fun in the sun, and after circling through the streets of Newport three times we find a parking spot - you just have to be patient.

The highlight of the weekend was an evening with the Thrash crew in their new home. Dinner was done Thrash-style with amazing fajitas, homemade guacamole, and a backyard patio with the thousands of flowers surrounding us!

It was the perfect Summer weekend.

Dinner Thrash-style!

Showing off Baby Hazel Rose!

Don't Ask....

Our Current State

The personal side of things here in the life of the Jones family (Brian, Beth and Dudley.. maybe someday) will now commence. The years to come have many peaks, valleys and plateaus and we invite you to join us along the ride. Our current state...

Brian - spending his summer working three days a week teaching guitar and tutoring students at Mariners Christian School. Down time has been spent diving into the conservative views on politics.. thanks to Dennis Prager, reading numerous politcal books, and now starting a new house project (more on that later).

Beth - spending my summer working on The Vintage Society and all things related, developing a book called "Stylit", and loving the domestic life. After fully recovering from a Spring that held many strange back issues, I am relishing party planning and hosting (more on that later

Dudley - spending his summer with the Grandparents (while his parents took a 2 1/2 weeks of vacation), but now back at home and couldn't be happier. Working on perfecting the skill of "playing dead" and not barking when he hears strange noises.

Well, there is more fun to come with Yellow Days and Blue Skies!