School was out yesterday and I’m ecstatic.  I live for the summers when the kids are home and we spend our days together.  The last few years were spent on the Southeastern Coastal Beach.  We would load up our food/supplies for the day and head out to the water. It was fun, but it was all that we could do outside because of the heat. Now, we are in the beautiful Pacific Northwest and our list of things to do are endless. The weather is averaging between 65-75 degrees. When the tide is out, the shallow water is warm and inviting. The kids are getting to swim and I don’t have to worry about heat stroke! (bonus) I also don’t have to worry about sharks, (double bonus).  Oh, and The Husband is HOME…. ( best bonus ever). Continue reading →