In my mind my dad is 45.

I think this is because that is the age I remember him being when I realized what his age was.  So when I hear that he is 60…i shake my head and so…no no…you are 45.  It’s a very strange thing your parents getting older.  I’m not quite sure what to do with it.

Anywho…in traditional Richard behavior, what did my dad want for his birthday?  He wanted to take all of his kids (and our kids)  to the beach.  This is classic dad.  It’s a special day for him and he wants to do something nice with his family.  So…his wife bought all of us a weekend stay in Laguna.  SERIOUSLY!?  So generous and SO fun.

I’ve mentioned this before, but the beach is a pretty huge part of my childhood.  When i think back on the happiest times with my family, most moments are remembered beach side.

We kept talking about how when Toni married my dad he had 2 kids.  Now we are 4 kids and 3 grand children!  Its amazing what 10 years will do.

It was such a great way to celebrate my dad.  Falling asleep to the sound of crashing waves aint so bad either.  : )

Also…how sweet is this photo of Penny enjoying the view.  There was this little step up area in front of the patio and she would crawl up on it and watch the waves.  My heart just melted.