Happy Half Birthday.

Independence Day is a special day for our J. How because the 4th of July is How's

HALF BIRTHDAY!

How had a great day ... with half birthday songs and flag cookies and streamers ...

We watched the crazies assemble themselves along the beach for the day of celebration ...

We cooked (or watched those more skilled at the grill cook) ...

We watched trains pass again and again ... How counted down the minutes to 9pm (literally ... minute by minute - starting at 6ish!!!) until ...

The sun went to sleep and it was time for the big show!

HAPPY HALF BIRTHDAY, JOSHUA!

The firework show was amazing ... our view was even more amazing and our time in California was practically perfect in every way!