Nixon Library today

We went (along with half of so cal) to the Nixon Museum today in honor of Presidents Day. We'd been once before but have learned more about Nixon since then making it more interesting this time. Also, since we last visited the whole Edward Snowden/NSA thing has happened, Bengazi has happened, and in general our government and leaders (not naming any names) are not trusted making Watergate look not so bad. I know I'm oversimplifying it, but that's just my opinion. 

Birthplace and Marine One

Hanging out with the Russians. 

Living with a singleton

The boys are at a birthday party so Ky and I baked cookies. WOW! Check out my kitchen! Sink empty. Counters clean.  The last batch was in the oven and all the dishes were already done! The things you can accomplish with just 1 child! 

( I probably shouldn't post this with such amazement, because my kitchen always looks like this, right?)

Happy Valentine's Day!

Blueberry pancakes that Jo made for breakfast. Flowers and chocolates and gifts. It's a good day. 

Party at tutoring. No homework today!

Brea JV boys soccer takes 1st in league

Scott's high school team placed first in league! Super fun. This was the final game of the season between Brea and ElDorado. Whoever won the game got first place. Scott's/the boys' club team was invited to watch and we all expected a tight game but Brea was ahead 4-0 at the half! They won 4-1. It was a great game, but a little anti-climactic as the final game for first place because it was so lopsided.

Scott had a great season overall and enjoyed the opportunity. 

Pizza and game night

Make your own pizza night!

We're copycatting our friends' who invited us over 3 weeks ago to share in their weekly tradition. Now it has become ours. Here's the yummy recipe! It's super fast because it's no rise dough! Yay!

A quick hike before the rain

We did a little local history today by visiting the Olinda museum and trail right here in town.

The museum was closed but we won't mind going back. The trail was fun. Longer than I expected - almost 2 miles.

Here's Sy emptying his shoes 1/2 way up. 

As we made our way back to the car, it started to rain. Perfect timing. 

Earthquake!

Today we had 6-7 earthquakes every couple minutes for over an hour! In fact, they're still going!

After much observation, investigation, and experimentation, we found there were 4 trucks out on the main road CREATING the earthquakes ON PURPOSE. 

Turns out the Linda 2D Seismic Survey is doing an experiment of their own. They shake the earth in these giant trucks and collect data from some receivers they put in the ground earlier. When they're done, they'll dig up the receivers, analyze the data, and have a better understanding of fault zones and natural resources in the area.

Several guys were on hand to answer questions of passers-by. One gentleman even helped our elderly neighbor cross the street. (She had a matching vest.)

Fun for them... A little scary for us!

Kik wanted his own photo memory.