Since Ember was in summer school during our first family summer vacation, we decided to make one last trip to California (even though school's started) before the summer season officially ends.  It was just 2 1/2 days, but a little swimming, a trip to the beach, and a visit to see Great-Grandma is always worth the six hour drive!

These clouds looked like waves, I thought they were pretty cool.

I don't know if four trips to the ocean in one year is going to be enough for me, we'll see what my schedule is like in October.  Ha!

First Day of School

Ember - 7th grade (Junior High!!!!)

 Ben - 5th grade

Grace - 2nd grade

What a cute group of kids!