A few week ago, our little local beach made headlines when a poor dead sperm whale washed up on shore for no apparent reason. Unfortunately, by the time we were able to make it over there, the necropsy had already been performed, and the poor thing was hardly recognizable. So just a few weeks later, when a baby humpback whale washed up, I told my little family to get bundled up because we were heading over to pay our respects and learn more about the amazing world we live in. It was absolutely fascinating, and I am still in awe of it, as is Addy. It was such a unique experience, to not only see it up close, but touch it and feel what a few days ago had been such a beautiful, living, breathing creature. As silly as this sounds, it makes me appreciate what a gift life is yet again, and see what a fragile and beautiful balance it is to sustain that. I am so blessed to be living my own, full life, and I hope that big beautiful baby whale is swimming with its other whale friend in the great beyond!





Speaking of life, we have been living ours. Lester has been able to spend a little more time around the house and with us lately, and it has been so fun seeing how much the girls want to share everything with him. For example, one of Addy's many hobbies is doing face painting and her hair salon [along with building castles and giving doctor checkups]. Daddy booked in advance and got the works when he came in for his appointment. He looked smashing, and so did Addy when he returned the favor. 





We also finally got to take him to one of our favorite parks for a quick walk and picnic. Addy was eager to show him her tree climbing abilities, and Isla to show him the flowers she loves to pick. I was eager to sit their and enjoy the sunshine and sit back while he did the running around and fun. Best show ever.



Then of course there was one of our favorite things-the Giants game! We were so lucky to get some tickets from some family over Christmas, and it was the first time for both of our girls. We were floored when we made it onto the jumbo-tron for a while, and loved watching the game, playing at the park, spending time with family, and of course, eating garlic fries and Ghirardelli sundaes. Growing up, I've always been very close to my cousins, and I am glad that even though we are all older now, we can still get together and do things like this and enjoy each other. I love my family!





Now, we are in full trip planning mode as we get ready for our first really big family road trip through Zion's National Park, Bryce Canyon and the Grand Canyon. We look forward to seeing more of the beauty this world has to offer and spend some time with some family and friends along the way. Now if we can just get through finals first we will be what Addy says every time she's done with a diaper change..freeeeeee!!!!