Beach and Party Fun

This weekend has been one hot weekend.  With temperatures in the 80's we've been trying to get out, stay active, and yet stay cool.  One of our expeditions this weekend was the tide pool at Moss Beach.  We left at 9:15 am, got there around 9:45, and realized that about 200 other people had the same idea as us.  Parking was so hard to find and we just walked a few blocks to get to the beach.  When we got there, the tide was low, the sun up, and so many things to see in the tide pools.  

We saw some mussels and fish, and tried to find some star fish but non were to be found.  After all the searching, Phoebe and Allie built some sand castles with the toys we brought, and Daddy provided them with the water.  It was a perfect way to start off the weekend!  

After the tide pools we had lunch at Barbara's Fish Trap and Phoebe ate a total of almost four fish and chips.  We were all amazed at how much she had eaten and in the end her belly was so full.  Allie also ate well, as she had the majority of the crab from the crab salad.  Though the bill was pricey, the food was good and watching the girls eat well was totally worth it.  

For Mimi and I, it was just a precious time to be with the kids and enjoy the beautiful day.  It was also one of the first times in a long time that Mimi felt her appetite had returned, and she also was able to enjoy the meal.  I think in the end, that is what made the day special, that everyone really had a great time.  

On Sunday June 30th we all went to Lauren McLinden's birthday party at Junior Gym.  That was a lot of fun for both Phoebe and Allie.  It was like all their friends from the daycare were all together having a blast.  It was just as nice for us as parents to get to know some of the other parents too in a more informal setting where we are not always rushing away to get to work or get home.  Here are some pics from the birthday party.  

Finally, after a busy weekend of fun in the sun, we are home.  Sunday night, everyone fed from Tokies, and even some dessert from Nubi.  All in all, a really fun weekend.  This really is what summer is all about.