blue skies.

The sun is finally shining today. I know you'd think we'd have tons of sun in Southern California, but where we live along the coast, we see far too many overcast, marine layer, sunless days. It seems as if we've had one of the most awful dreary summers ever. But today, the warmth of the sun is already heating up our back patio and the sky is a wonderful, clear blue. So the Cupcakes finished their chores right away and got their swimsuits on. Pool time before breakfast--hot oatmeal and homemade churros.

Later this afternoon, Sophia will try out 2 more dance classes. I just hope I can survive her asking me over and over again when we're going to leave for dance class. I think she's excited.

I'm recovering from a cold that has gotten me down, but I think I'm finally coming out of the cloud. I think I can see the end of the tunnel.

Thank you for all the encouragement and well wishes about the new little 9th Cupcake. My husband has already claimed that he gets to name this baby. Oh no! He claims that since I named Jasper, now it's his turn. Doesn't he know that I already have names? Ha!

Oh-And Lincoln is finally a big boy using the toilet like the big boys. Finally. Oh thank God!