Sand toys are for eating, silly Mommy

Luke came up to me with an octopus mold for the sandbox (brand new, still clean) and called it a bowl and asked for cheese in it. I obliged, after all, he's been sick and cranky so I'm just trying to keep things as peaceful as possible around here! Then he grabbed the giant shovel and, well, see for yourself ;)

Hard to say no to a face like this!

California!

I had a wonderful time in California visiting my sister, my brother and seeing my Mom and some new extended family. My Mom flew Lily and me out to see Hil in her first paid part in Hollywood :) She was so great! (and I'm not just saying that because she's my sister). We stayed at John's brothers house in Manhattan Beach. It was gorgeous! And Lisa was quite the hostess. They have two very sweet boys, Blake and Brett, who loved holding and talking to Lily. We had lunch with Jack and Hil and saw their apartments. I wish I took more pictures but I was too busy enjoying myself. I look forward to sharing the experience with Justin and the kids one day!

a glimpse of Rodeo Drive after the play:

Lily, snug-as-a-bug:

Joe Jonas in Venice Beach:
Uncle Jack fell in love with Lily, it was precious. He showed us around Venice Beach and Santa Monica, where he lives. Beautiful place!
Venice:





Paramount Studios, Hollywood:
Mom & Hil in Hollywood:
Hils pretty toes ;)
Me & Bumblebee, for the boys :)
the Hollywood sign from Hils neighborhood:
so much fun being together!
Hils adorable pooch Penny:


Aunt Hilary holding Lily at lunch, such a natural beauty:


meeting Penny:

Hils apartment (very "Melrose Place" kind of feel)



they finally meet!!!