Happy 4th!

Four day weekend. Yay!

We kicked-off the 4th at Kenneth Hahn Park, followed by a BBQ at home with Cap's homemade BBQ sauce and ending with fireworks seen from the outfield at a local park. This is our first time seeing great fireworks in LA and I was super impressed. Addie said they were "awesome!"


After some hot weather, the temperature dropped to 75 and Eliza and Addie both had on winter parkas and hats for our al fresco dinner. Geez.

Eliza had been at Gran Camp for two weeks while my Mom is visiting and Addie joined her for the second week. Lots of baking, reading, painting and a little media time to let Gran take a well-deserved nap. This was extraordinarily helpful as it saved us over $900 in camp and school fees. We had to give Gran giant hugs today when she flew back home.

And a Happy Birthday to my Dad (aka Pop-Pop) who is celebrating in Chicago.


Pigeon chasing


Geese, ducks, and even some baby coots. Cute Coots.