It was actually warm today-- in Southern California-- Really, truly, warm with the sun coming out in the morning and lasting all glorious day long. Ahhh, summer is finally here... I hope, I hope. And it's about time.
We've had just 14 days over 80 degrees so far this summer and the hit and miss of sunshine has made for a lackluster time. But I'm pretty sure the weatherman is right and we're going to start heating up for summer fun!
School doesn't start until September 13th around here so we'll actually get to use the repaired pool and deck (it's been too cold to swim!) before for it's time to hit the school car pool lane and nightly homework routine again.
So I'm taking a few weeks off to grab a little summer, catch up on some much needed rest, and spend a little extra time with my sweet hubby-- including a week in New York City for our 17th anniversary.
I'll be making the rounds to read blogs when I can but I won't be posting much until September 1st-- Or at least that's the plan for the moment. You never know, I might miss you too much and be back sooner.
Regardless, happy rest of August everyone. I hope you enjoy every minute.
Cheers,
Joanna
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May each year keep getting better,
With memories to treasure.
Happy anniversary!
Enjoy the time off Joanna. You deserve it. Look down and wave to me when you're above me in New York.
Have a wonderful bloggy break. See you on the other side.
P.S. You garden and pool look heavenly. :)
Have a wonderful bloggy break. See you on the other side.
P.S. You garden and pool look heavenly. :)
Don't worry about us, Joanna...you deserve a little break. Enjoy the pool, New York and have a really lovely anniversary with your sweetheart!
The pool looks fabulous!! Enjoy it and the rest of your summer!!
Hugs
SueAnn
I'll trade my weather for yours! We've had almost two months of 100 degree (or almost), with no end in sight. If I had your gorgeous pool, I'd be in it every day!
Have a happy vacation and blog break, but...I know how blog breaks go - you say you'll do it, then you end up sneaking a peak at one or two and before you know it, you're back in!
Enjoy the sun and fun of August!
I love that you give yourself these exciting breaks!
Wish I was there!
Have a great time, JJ!
I think we are having your summer - it's been really hot here, with lots of days over 90 and most of them over 80.
Enjoy the break, and that wonderful pool! New York sounds wonderful too.
it has been a brutal summer here...105 yesterday then witht he humidity....we got a week and a half left before school...enjoy the break jj...see you soon!
I can't believe that it has been SO HOT here and YOU haven't had summer weather yet!!! Your yard and pool look so inviting! Enjoy your time away and thanks for letting us know you'll be MIA for a while!
Will miss you. Enjoy your time away.
Sounds like a good plan my dear. Enjoy your week on vacation and give your Beloved a hug from James and me. We look forward to seeing some pics of NY and I hope you truly get a couple weeks of R & R.
Enjoy your break. And happy anniversary!
Happy Anniversary, Joanna! Have a blast in New York... can I switch with you and go to California and swim in your beautiful pool while you're gone?
Happy anniversary, and have a great time. It's been close to 90 or more for 2 months in Maine! Love that pool! Wish I still had one!
Enjoy your time off and have a great anniversary vacation. Looking forward to some great pics when you get back.
we celebrated our 17th this year as well...have a great time!
The pool looks gorgeous! It was well worth the mess, no?
Enjoy your vacation. Happy Anniversary!
Is that your new pool in the picture? It's beautiful! Now I know why you went through all the hassle. Jump in there!
Enjoy your vacation; a week in NYC sounds like great fun. Congrats on your anniversary.
I actually put the heater on last night! Brrrr. So odd, isn't it? Do enjoy your break. :) xoxo
Our summer has been absolutely awful weatherwise... rainy most days. I too am taking a blog break (will be in NYC 2nd week of Sept) too bad we will miss each other! Have fun and Happy Anniversary!! xoxo
Happy early 17th! I hope you have a wonderful trip to the Big Apple! Enjoy the rest of your summer!
Had I known I would have happily sent you some of our summer heat.
Have a great vacation.
Oh, lucky you!! NYC! It will be wonderful. Happy Anniversary!
And enjoy your summer fun. Hope it stays warm.
Love your pool. Have a great trip to the big apple
Bwahahaha, You Californians are weak. We start swimming in May when it's barely 80 and continue to do so until we get our first frost. But I live in Missouri where it gets to about 14 degrees Fahrenheit in November and doesn't warm up until April. (So I exaggerate)
Have a wonderful break girl. I read where the temps have been very low in southern CA this year. We're experiencing our third week of temps above 100 and my pool isn't even comfortable. The grass is brown and the critters are showin' major heat stress. Whew-eeee!
Enjoy your summer break and we'll look forward to your return.
God bless ya sweetie!!!
Joanna, THAT'S your pool?? My god, no wonder you agonized over saving it.
Enjoy what's left of summer babe. kiss, kiss, xo d
Maybe when you are here in NYC you can let me know and we can get to meet ...
I hope you have a nice, relaxing break!
Haste ye back!
Glad you're finally getting to swim. Enjoy the break! Bon voyage and have a Happy Anniversary!
When I was in CA in August of 2008 it was so HOT...I am died!!
Have a wonderful time!! School starts for me next week!!
have a wonderful time off, my friend!
xo
I hope you have a wonderful vacation... and your pool look devine again!
Happy Anniversary, and have a great vacation!
Have a wonderful time Joanna, I did not realize your weather had not been the best. oh your repaired pool looks just heavenly. Happy anniversary to you and your husband, all the best, what a romantic place to go to celebrate. can't wait to hear all your tales in September. take care. hugs.
Happy Anniversary to you and yours. How wonderful that you are going to take some time for yourself to enjoy life and the remaining summer. You are a wise woman! Enjoy. XX
Sounds a perfect way to take a break. Enjoy every moment, but don't forget to come back - we'll be missing you!
Hey Joanna, Thanks for your visit and comment. The
Embassy Hotel looks like a fab place to stay.. I think
the rates are comparable for Santa Monica and lots
less than some (The Viceroy!!) I’m sure the tenants
are on rent control. Lucky sods...Enjoy your hols....Cynthia
I hope you have a very lovely and relaxing vacation. When you return, I have given you the Beautiful Blogger award. You can pick it up at the following post:
http://vmsehyphotography.blogspot.com/
Have a great vacation and a Happy Anniversary to you and the hubby! Enjoy the city!
Enjoy your vacation, the sun, and have a very happy anniversary.
We've had a fair amount of 90F plus weather lately. And we get humid heat out where I live.
I'm used to it, having lived here most of my life. But it's caught the wife off-guard.
We've been in the mid to high '90's for quite a while. Today the heat index was 105!
Happy Anniversary! Enjoy your break (and your pool)!
Happy Anniversary, JJ!! Have a blast in New York....LUCKY! :-)
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