July 1

My first month of summer break has come and gone. I don't remember summer going by so quickly before. I also don't remember a summer with so much stuff to do. I had a bucket list somewhere and I'm pretty sure I crossed some off my list. We went to the beach for the first time (and it's also my first time doing this on my own!), went on a June vacation (Vegas), and moved the kids into one room. As for July, bucket list cross offs include: July vacation (Monterey), going to the beach again, and cleaning out the garage. Of course once July's over, that means it's back to work mode. I'm going to live it up and enjoy staying up late with the kids and slow mornings. 

Yesterday's highlight was our first trek to the beach with the kiddos. We got there at 10:15 and left at 2:30. We probably could've stayed the entire day, but I had to drop off food for a friend. Next time it hits 100 degrees here (not including today), we're going back to the beach!

Selfie before leaving the house

I walked to the beach with a huge backpack, tent, picnic blanket, beach towels, and two kids. If that's not a Mom win, I don't know what is!

 Setting up house

 My view for most of the day

 What the kids were doing most of the day

 Char pretending to sleep

 A couple hours later and they're still at it!

Happy little lady

Hugs for big bro after a shower

Speaking of big bro, tomorrow is Lucas's 4th birthday! How did four years creep up on me like that? I can't believe I was only 27 when I had my first child!

Happy early birthday to this handsome stud