Busy Summer Days

It's only 10 days into summer vacation and we're finally able to take a small breather. It won't last long since we're headed for camping NEXT WEEK! And then it's the twincesses' birthday when we come back. I'm not ready for camping and I'm barely ready for their birthday party. I did finish birthday shopping for them. The invites have been mailed. I'll need to buy tableware, a pinata, make cakes and pick up snacks, but overall, I'm not as unprepared as I feel. Camping is another story. Daddy doesn't get to join us this year. The girls are bummed, I'm bummed and stressed. I've never set up the tent before, but luckily Papa will be there and Unky Eck gets to come home just in time. Adia's started a countdown on when she sees him again. And DiDi's coming camping again too.

Mira and Leia had their last day of school on June 13th. Mira had a little preschool program. It was so cute! You could definitely hear her singing. She was really into the songs and performing for everyone. She gave both her teachers huge hugs and has been asking nearly daily when she'll be going back to school. Summers are tough when you're little and still love school. Adia actually hugged her teacher goodbye this year. That's a first ever and tells you how wonderful her teacher was. I think we'll all miss her. At least she'll still be at the same school so we can drop in and say hi. I can't believe how much the girls have grown this year. Adia can read and write and has gained so much confidence. She is even willing to order for herself at restaurants and talk to adults. Before this year she was painfully shy with adults she didn't know. While stranger danger is important, hers nearly led to anxiety attacks. Truthfully, I understand completely. I hate talking to people I don't know and I suck at small talk. It's just not who I am. And I still avoid phones and calling people. I'm definitely an email/text message/twitter/facebook person.


After school ended, we headed to the coast to celebrate Daddy's birthday. Daddy's now 30! He took a week vacation for his birthday and we had some wonderful days on the beach. He also got to attend Mira's preschool program. We had a small party for Daddy at Gramma and Papa's house on Friday. Auntie Colie was able to come, but Brad had to work. We were bummed, but we hope to see him soon. The girls really love him. I made Daddy a Earl Grey Cake with lemon curd filling and vanilla butter cream. It was a hit. It actually tasted like lemon poppyseed. DiDi took the girls home with her and Daddy, Auntie Colie and I passed out on the couch. We're such partiers. It's weird to think that that was the last birthday party we'll ever have there. Gramma and Papa accepted an offer on their house and put an offer on one 35min from us so they'll be moving this summer!



The next morning we went out to breakfast and then met up with DiDi and the girls. Gramma and Papa were having a showing so they had to clean their house. DiDi, Daddy, the girls and I headed up to Heceta Beach. The last time we were there the twins were only a few months old and Adia tried to get swept out to sea. The weather seemed pretty awful. It was foggy and sprinkling off and on, but the wind was almost non existent. We decided to "hike" up to the lighthouse. The girls have never gone up there. They complained most of the way, but when we reached the top, they were in awe. They loved it and now whenever they see a lighthouse, they get crazy excited. After hiking down from the lighthouse, the girls played on the beach. They got thoroughly soaked themselves and got completely sandy. In true Cheeto fashion, he just wanted to sit in the car. The dog doesn't do outdoors for very long.


We then headed back to Florence to meet up with Gramma on Bay Street. We had lunch at Mo's, which Adia loves because she likes their lemonade and they have a gluten free menu! After some time at Gramma and Papa's house, Adia went home with DiDi and we got the twins to sleep in Auntie Colie's bed. They sleep really well in the same bed and generally sleep all night on their own. We're working on sleeping all night in their own beds and going to bed without a parent in the room. It's slow, but seems to be working for the twins. The next morning, we ate breakfast and headed to the beach. Daddy wanted to go for a run so Papa dropped him off at Honeyman, told him how to get to South Jetty and off he went. He got lost, ended up going 8+ miles, but he eventually found us again. DiDi and Adia also met us on the beach. Once again, the weather seemed icky. It was really foggy, but no wind. By the time we left a few hours later, it was hot and sunny and we were a tad pink.


That water is crazy cold, by the way. My feet were numb by the end, but the girls loved it. After a shower and nap at Gramma and Papa's house, I met with DiDi at the bowling alley for Tanae's 7th birthday party. The twins have never been bowling before and it's been a few years since Adia went. Mira and Adia loved it. Leia lost interest, but came back after hanging out with Tanae. They used bumpers and the twins used a cool contraption for rolling the bowling ball. Adia actually picked up her ball and chucked it almost like really bowling. The finger holes were a bit big for her. And in true Leia fashion, she wasn't really paying attention and still got the highest score.


After bowling, it was time to head home. Adia stayed with DiDi and Daddy, the twins and I headed home. The twins and I just hung out for the next couple days and on Wednesday we went to story time. Later that afternoon, DiDi and Adia came back and the twins headed home with DiDi. Adia and I hung out for a few days and on Friday, DiDi and the twins met us at the movie theater for Monsters University. The girls loved it, or they loved the goodies, I'm not sure. DiDi spent the night and the next morning we headed to Addi's. The twins requested a giant pancake to share.


Later that afternoon we tie dyed shirts. The girls did really well. I stripped them down to their undies and they only slightly dyed themselves. Their shirts turned out awesome though. I think they're the best ones we've ever done.