The Southern California Santa Ana's do not usually bring me much joy. It tends to knock over planters and outdoor furniture, makes a mess of the pool, makes soccer and softball games slightly unbearable, does a number on my hair and of course brings the firestorms that come roaring over the hills just inches from our house. Today was different...the wind made both Brady and Nana (and me) very happy as it tossed and turned their kite up and down our windy street. Thanks, Nana, for a fun day. 
Craig and Sydney went to the Simi Valley Girls Softball Father Daughter Dance tonight and they looked so cute. It was a 50's theme. Mark offered to drive them in the Edsel, but they already had a ride.
Sydney did not ask her accountant mother to come and talk to her class about what an accountant does at work...she wanted only her Daddy! I guess police work is a little more exciting than crunching numbers all day. The kids were so excited to try on the bullet proof vest and helmet. The class was even more excited to jump in the police car, hear the radio calls and see the lights go.
