Ruby helping Dad seal the grout.

Chad sure looks like he is enjoying our "weekend off from working on the kitchen," eh? We couldn't help ourselves, even did the backsplash we swore we wouldn't (pics in another album)!

Bedroom after painting and rehanging some pieces on the wall.

The blue is actually darker than appears in the photos. We love it, great relaxing color for a bedroom.

The color on the wall and a painting above the closet make the most of the vaulted ceiling, the room feels much bigger and taller.

Towards the beginning of all our work, we fixed the wall in Ruby's room where she ripped the border. The solid wall behind the crib looks better than before!

Scooted some things around to make a small play area in front of her window.

Hi, Mom! Chad and Ruby were walking ahead of me along the San Clemente pier, took a rest to watch the fisherman, surfers, and pose for a cute pic!

Pelican taking a rest along the railing.

He watched the fishermen close. Some fed him, which is very naughty!

Ruby was so happy to be at the beach, she loves it and even asks us to take her!

Chad with Ruby refusing to look at the camera and the pelican over his shoulder.

Silly bird, didn't he see the sign?

Ruby and Mom at the end of the pier.

Ruby noticed that we both weren't wearing nail polish and wanted a manicure right then! I've painted her nails once (toenails twice), what kind of monster did I create?

It was a beautiful day, but pretty hot and bright in the sun!

At least he caught her not looking AWAY from the camera this time!

Digging a trench with Dad.

She has a Max and Ruby where they make a sandcastle with a moat, so she had to make one, too.

Ruby loves to help and play with Dad!

Mom and Ruby under the boardwalk.

Too bad it's so dark, would be a fun picture!

Family self-portrait.

Ruby was so proud for having rub all the way up the hill. Chad said it was funny walking behind her watching her little legs pump.