July 7

Will and I went to Seattle today since Mom is scheduled to have bypass surgery tomorrow. Will was lucky enough to convince Grandpa to give him the BP Firetruck that has been in his office for years. Our little Fireman was in heaven!

July 6

My newly planted daisies are blooming like crazy. Today I brought some inside for us to enjoy.

July 5

On our way home from the beach today, we were able to stop at Clark's Restaurant for some burgers and milkshakes. The food is just okay, but the shakes are divine. Will heard Marc order me a chocolate shake and couldn't stop talking about chocolate. After his first spoonful, Will let out an excited "yummy." I drank most of the shake, but here he is finishing off the last of it in the car.

July 4

This morning we took the kids to the elementary school to let off some steam then headed back to the house for naptime. Will slept until 3:30, which didn't leave much time for beachcombing. We coerced him into heading to the beach, but it was a short-lived trip. He was still far too groggy from his nap and simply wanted Marc to hold him.

July 3

We headed to Long Beach today for the annual family gathering for the 4th. Marc finally took his first ride on the carousel with Will and the two boys had fun waving to me and other passersby. Marc also showed Will how to have fun on an amusement ride - prepration for our trip to Legoland in a few weeks.

July 2

It was another hot one today and Will enjoyed more time in the pool. Sophie and Sarah joined us for dinner and the kids had fun splashing each other.

July 1

Will and I enjoyed relaxing in the hot sun this afternoon. We splashed in the pool together, followed by a fried chicken dinner on the patio. We've been eating outside a lot lately and Will loves it. I had a craving for a summery drink, so I made myself a drink with vodka and Newman's Own Limeade...yum!