Birthday Beach Day

These two photographs make me tear up.  A special memory for me...my baby on her tip toes with her Daddy by the shore.

For my birthday, all wishes were granted.  We went to the beach!  We stopped at the Evanston Farmer's Market on the way, and it was packed with people and produce (it does pay to get there early).  Daddy surprised me with a petite cupcake for breakfast :)  And we tried bacon donuts!  (Best of both worlds :) but not an everyday item.)  The weather was gorgeous the entire weekend.  We brought lunch with us and spent the early afternoon there.

The funniest thing we discovered is that Lucy has an aversion to sand at this point in her life.  Maybe next year will go more smoothly, but at least we didn't have to spend the entire time chasing after her...she wouldn't leave the blanket!  She also wouldn't put her feet down...too funny.

High Fives are her new favorite thing!

It was an amazing day.  Proof that Daddy loves Mommy :)  Lucy napped in the car after we left the beach and we drove around the area enjoying coffee in the car.  It was a fantastic day.  And yet again, Daddy made mussels and shucked oysters for us to enjoy together once Lucy was asleep.  A perfect end to a perfect day.