Camille's first sunset in Carlsbad

Camille wanted to go to the beach tonight to see the sunset. We went to Rubio's and took fish tacos to the beach to sit and watch the sunset. As we sat down, the seagulls (sea rats) flew right next to us hoping for a piece of fish taco. We ate every taco and loved them! We didn't give them one piece! Camille had fun chasing them all away!

There were surfers in the waves. Couples walking along the sand and children playing in the surf and sand. As the sun began to set, the colors became more intense. Angie and Annagrace joined us and enjoyed playing in the sand and watching the sun slowly set on the horizon. Just as the sun was finally touching the horizon, a sailboat sailed right into the sun and made for a beautiful picture. We want to go back again and next time take dinner. Maybe Camille will make us quiche? I can't wait for the sunsets on Torch Lake!

A "God Wink"

This morning, I walked 4 miles with my sweet friends, Katie, Kathy, Nancy and Diana. I arrived home around 9 am and my husband Tim called. Our son Kyle and our French exchange student Camille, were in a crash going north on I-5 around Avery Pkwy. The kids were in the HOV lane and someone illegally crossed over the double yellow line and hit them. All of the airbags went off, but Kyle managed to keep the car from going down the embankment and rolling. They took Kyle to the hospital for observation. The CHP cited the other driver and both cars had to be towed away. Kyle was later discharged.

I sat down with the phone...still in my hand...long after my husband had hung up promising to call back and update me about Kyle. I sat with my eyes closed and thanked God for keeping the kids under His wings and safe. A God wink! This was a BIG wink! Usually, there are many "God winks in a day...some you don't even notice. It could have been a day our entire lives changed forever...but God blessed us with the wink to let us know He is there with us.

The Life of Riley

Rees or Riley? Sing or Kettner? We love them all!

Family defines us...loves us...supports us...laughs with us...and cries with us! The "Life of Riley" can mean many things, an easygoing life...one filled with many blessings. Or it could be a chronicle of our lives. That is what I hope to do with this blog. I hope to fill it with many stories, pictures, travels, good times and once again, God's many blessings in our families lives.

Welcome to the "Life of Riley"