When I look at beach photos, I realize I'm still in disbelief. This is where we live! We go to the beach! And it's not really a vacation because we just go for the afternoon, but it sure feels like one! The day was gorgeous! We saw dolphins, which is always a thrill! Everytime I go to the beach, I hope to see dolphins. And there was a dead sea lion a little ways down that must've been washed up by the high tide or something. It didn't smell (yet) so I went and looked at it. Sea lions are beautiful animals. The color of their fur is so rich. All in all it was a very sad sight. Poor thing.

Greta was extremely concerned about Holly being in this hole!

We're moving this weekend, so my posts will be close to non-existant. We haven't died, but are just really busy! Plus, I haven't been pulling my camera out nearly as frequently.

Holly is a full-on cah-razy toddler! She is a bundle of energy with a big ol' dash of defiance! I adore her. I'm having a bit of trouble keeping up with her energy level. If any of you have some good (age appropriate) recommendations for craft/activity blogs or books, I'd so appreciate it! Holly will be 3 next month.

Last month, I finished the girls' art wall, just in time to move! Oh well, it'll be ready to go up in our new place. I'm (mostly) happy with how everything came together. One thing I'd like to change is I'd like to replace the "Que Sara/Rainbow" print with a Temple print from Sarah Jane Studios. And maybe put up some beach photos... I also think that the big photo of Greta needs to be more vibrant like the one of Holly, even though I really like that photo of her at her first birthday party. I love looking at this wall when I'm cuddling with my girls at night. Holly likes to point out family members in the photographs. 

The bunny garland has since been destroyed. Of course. 

I took these photos a month ago when the girls and I were in Hollister. The scenery was just so beautiful, I couldn't help but pull the car over and snap a couple shots. 

Greta is a little chatterbox! In the last couple months, her speech has taken off like crazy! She's always been a very good communicator, even before she could speak, but now she's talking so much! Here's her extensive list of 24 words: hi, bye, buh-bye, uh-oh, bottle, bubble, balloon, dadda, momma, Greta (deda), poo-poo, night-night, do-do (as in a lullabye I sing to the girls and they girls sing to their babies), banana, papa, puppy (puppa), ow, wee, wow, please (ees), thank you, boo, no, and hop (bop).

So if this sounds unimpressive to you, two year olds are supposed to have 20 words. Greta is only 16 months old. I'm impressed!