Sudden rain storm

It has been SO HOT here this past week. However, yesterday and today we had afternoon rain storms. THey remind me of the monsoon rain I experienced while living in Arizona as a teenager. Today I am super thankful for this rain though because Los Angeles is in the midst of the largest wildfire in its history. I am hopeful that this deluge of rain assists in putting it out. It has also cooled things off here a bit for which I am also thankful.

Heat wave and beach days

We are at the beginning of a heat wave here in Southern California! It's supposed to last about a week with the worst of it being in the lower 100's on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. OF COURSE, it's also the first week of school for my kids! UGH! My poor babies! Needless to say though, we are definitely going to fit in a day at the beach and lots of swimming after school. Now thaqt school is resuming I am SO READY for the cooler temperatures of Autumn!