Grandma Peggy!
Today is Grandma Peggy's 80th birthday. And she's here to celebrate it!
Yesterday, Mom and Grandma arrived. We went to dinner at Coral Cafe, but had an early night because they were still on Chicago time. Sleeeeeeeepy.
I took a personal day today to spend with Mom and Grandma. Caitlin and I met them at their hotel for breakfast (after we went to the gym... it's right across the street from the hotel), and then Mom, Grandma and I went down to the Grove and the Farmer's Market to wander around. It was an absolutely gorgeous day. We had freshly-made ice cream, watched a dancing fountain, and bought a few silly little things.
Then we drove out to Santa Monica for lunch and ate out on the Promenade where we could people-watch with the best of 'em. Enjoyable! So many interesting folks out today. Then we mosied over to the beach so Grandma could walk in the Pacific Ocean. Did I mention it was gorgeous out today? Clear and warm with a light breeze, and the hills were green and the sky and ocean were so, so blue, and it was the perfect California day.
Now we're headed to dinner with my roommates and my work friend to celebrate Grandma's birthday once more. So great to have them here!