Southern California October Beach Days

There is nothing better than being able to drive to the beach on a Thursday afternoon after school (It's minimum day schedule)..and hang out with friends until sunset...in OCTOBER!!!!!! Feeling awfully grateful today!

Cassidy is 5 1/2

I am really starting to like the tradition that my mom set up to celebrate 1/2 birthdays with the kids. This weekend...Cassidy turned 5 1/2! This little girl had a great weekend with Grandma. Grandma Marcia took her to the painting shop with Piper to make the annual plate. Both girls decorated and painted and enjoyed themselves. The only thing I don't like about it is that when you leave..it's empty handed. I guess the reward comes in about a week when we can pick them up!

It's also been a busy weekend with soccer games and visitors from Mission Viejo (glad you came to visit Jenny and Colin)...so Cassidy got to have the other half of her 1/2 birthday on Sunday!


Grandma took her to breakfast at IHOP (Cassidy was just asking why we never go to breakfast?), then to buy a present.


She wanted an "easy button" from Staples (too cute)...and to go to build a bear and make a new friend. Then they went and got a chocolate pie from Marie Calendars. And she proceeded to have pie for lunch! Pretty much a perfect day...if you ask me!







So here's a toast to great traditions...1/2 birthdays! Thanks Mom!