It’s been SO hot here in Seattle lately, that neither of us really have wanted to go to the beach.  It’s all about finding some shade to play in, and luckily we have a few wading pool near us that are mixed in shade and sun.  But…we both have missed the beach.  We had ONE cloudy day last week, and we made the most of it! I also got confirmation yesterday that a spot I found on my back is skin cancer- basal cell carcinoma (aka, the “good” skin cancer, if there really is such a thing).  The Dr. seemed pretty confident that we caught it early, and it will all be good.  Trying to just be thankful that I noticed it early, but cursing all my bad skin care for the first 30+ years of my life.  Not exactly the birthday present I wanted as I head into my birthday weekend… But things could definitely be worse.  Using this as a wake up call to appreciate everything that I have.

Which is this… “Look Mommy, it’s an x!”  And…she did! On me…