mark the date. Summer is FINALLY here.

I know it sounds untrue.

But really, today was the first day

it finally felt like SUMMER.

Opened the blinds this morning & was refreshed by light!

This is a great way to start the day.

And is has been gray

overcast

dreary

uninspiring

yuck

weather so far all summer.

Like...

"Kids sure you can sleep in flannel, you'll be cozy".

"How does soup sound for dinner?"

"grab your uggs & sweatshirt kiddos!"

"Umm, we are heading to Carmel....its 52 degrees. At 4pm".

NOT TODAY!!

Sunlight

door open

shorts

tank top

"Let's pack up snacks & text a family & head to THE BEACH!"

That's just what we did.

I haven't done Lover's Point Beach in forever.

FOR.EVER.

It was one of the most relaxing days I've spent so far.

Super mellow water

Kids had a spot on water about 10 ft away

Just enough beach/cove/rocks that all ages loved it

(today we had:13, 11, 10, 9, 8, 6, almost 6, 3, 3 year olds)

(no not kidding)

We played from 1:20-5:00 and it was still nice.

This happens in other parts of the coast, not here.

We are known for a constant 8 degree difference in high/low.

Not festive summer-lovin'-had-me-a-blast.

Pictures to follow..but for now

I'll go shake the sand out of the laundry.

It was a great day...