Happy mothers day

I had a wonderful Mothers Day. I spent it with my favorite people in the whole world while eating a wonderful brunch on a warm sunny day. What could be better...maybe Ella showing off her new trick! See pic of Ella and the spoon;-) shes so silly!

Mothers day

Lily at 8 months

Yesterday Lily turned 8 months old and I think she just had a major growth spurt. On Tuesday she said her first word ...Mama! I'm really excited about that since Ella's first word was Dada. And earlier last week she started getting on to all fours rocking back and forth. It won't be too long now before she is crawling. Although most days she seems content to continually roll until she reaches her destination or spins on her belly.

In addition to speaking her first word she has found that she can elevate her voice. I think she realizes she has an older sister to contend with and likes to make everyone aware that she too has something to say. Most of the time Lily is very quiet, and content but when she dislikes something she has no problem letting you know. Her attitude can change like a light switch. I think she is going to have a very strong but pleasant personality when she grows up. But please don't let that happen too quick! I'm already amazed at how quickly time has gone by. Before we know it we will be celebrating Ella's 4th birthday and Lilys 1st. Oh how I wish I could freeze time....

Fitzgerald Marine Reserve

Coming from the South I find it strange that I feel the need to go to the beach to escape the heat here in Dublin , CA. In FL if it was hot, it was hot everywhere. You can't really escape it.  You just stayed inside and took a nap.  But here I know that the beach will be cooler or more "Comfortable" then it would be in Dublin so last Saturday we toke the opportunity up to explore the tide pools at Fitzgerald Marine Reserve near Half Moon Bay. It was a nice day.  Still foggy and a little chilly at the beach but we planned accordingly and in addition packed a lunch.  We tried to get Ella interested in all the little sea creatures amongst the rocks but she was not entertained in seeing anything that crawled or that was slimy.  We did spot some Sea lions though and she got a kick out of those.  Afterwards we hung out at a popular surf spot and ran along the beach and people watch.  I think the salty air did us all some good. Everyone had a good nap and was in a pleasant mood the rest of the evening.  Just makes me realize how much I miss living close to the beach.  Good thing our Maine trip is coming up soon.  I cant wait to wear the girls out and stuff myself with some good seafood.