4th of july

we spent the 4th of july in aptos at the beach house for my family reunion.  it was 102* in livermore, and 79* in aptos.  score!  it was the perfect week to escape the tri-valley area.  and the beach weather was so nice, i actually swam in the ocean for the first time in years.  it was finally warm enough.  it was an incredibly relaxing week and good times as always.

photo shoot on the beach!

almost every night, my parents stop and watch the sun set together.  it's one of my favorite things about them.

proper celebration!

festively attired

my sil made patriotic jello.  it tastes amazing!

4th of july bonfire

nothing like illegal fireworks on the beach to celebrate the birth of our nation.

lily enjoyed a little aunt/uncle/niece time.  and learned to high-five.