A little nature walk

My sweetie

Love him!!! <3

How do they do it?

It's 62-64 degrees outside.......

The sun is hiding behind the clouds......

The water is very cold...... and these girls want to go swimming!!!

But, they had so much fun!!

After about 20 minutes they started to get very cold... :-)

I just love these girls!!

A day trip to Stinson beach!

I love these type of impromptu trips.  Chris came home from work and we said, "let's go to the beach today!" The girls had such a great time, and so did we.  The weather was perfect, the day was perfect.... my family is perfect!!!

Ava got her ears pierced!

 Getting ready in the chair!

 Maybe a little nervous....

 She's really really nervous now... her face made me want to cry!!!

 OUCH!!!

 About 25 seconds later...literally, she stopped crying... what a brave girl!!!

So beautiful!!!

Yesterday Lucy tells me "mommy, I'm ready to get my ears pierced today.  Can we go after our nap and after we pick up Nana (Maddie) from school?"  I'm a little shocked, but agree to let her do it.  They have asked me about getting their ears pierced for at least a year, and I told them to let me know when they were ready.  I guess yesterday Lucy was ready!  When Ava heard that Lucy wanted to get her ears pierced, she then wanted to get her ears pierced too.  As we are driving to the mall, Lucy and Ava are arguing about who is going to go first.... Lucy gives in to the battle and Ava wins the argument.  We walked into the store and both girls picked out the earring that they wanted.  Suddenly Lucy gets cold feet and doesn't want to get her ears pierced anymore... I asked Ava is she still wanted to, and she said Yes! So, she did!  She loves her new earrings and all the attention and she is getting.  I took her (and Maddie and Lucy) to Big Spoon yogurt and to get a little present for being such a brave girl.  They earring don't even bother her now, it's just like normal! :-)