Meryl dubbed this swing the ‘workout swing.’ And upon mentioning that yes, she will undoubtedly get stronger, she said that she is going to get so strong that she’s going to be able to lift Tito. Get ready, Tito!

Calistoga is on fire. Preschool is closed all week drying out from being flooded. It’s only Monday.

Plot line drama snuggles, shoulder shrugging like a buffalo, and arm waving like a monkey. Books…all the scenes and feels.

Soaking up our next door play set before our multi-month renters arrive later this week! 

Awful name for leftover halibut that is awfully good!

We introduced Lola and Tito to our favorite (secret) beach today, which always (for me) feels like a vacation…especially now these days. Breathe in, breathe out.

Barnacles, jellyfish, sea anemones, crabs, and really big rocks!

Meryl and Xanna have started having hour long FaceTime conversations on the weekends in Meryl’s room. Only, Xanna got tired of looking at the ceiling while Meryl set the phone down and sent Meryl a phone stand:)

Practice, practice, practice with a made for TV core workout balance board and a mop! Let’s just say that it’s great to see the balance board in use:)

Cooking With Meryl continued with cookie dough. The recipe included real water, a real ice cube, pinches of brown sugar, flower pollen that fell on the table, and butter. There was a lot of stirring with several utensils and intermittent sitting together on the couch while the dough rested (my favorite).

Cousin fun, that is! Meryl, Holmes, Eva, and Noelle!

With a side of meat and potatoes.