July 14

My mom came to visit today! She hasn't been in California since 2014, so I'm happy to have her as the first overnight guest at our newish house.

I (with the kiddos in tow because #summervacation) drove over to Oakland to pick her up early this afternoon. We then had a leisurely afternoon at the house until around 6, when we left for dinner at The Cheesecake Factory (where I had a mojito that was surprisingly ginormous). 

Anyhow, given all that she had to endure last year, it's a huge blessing (and a victory) to have our personal cancer-kicking  superheroine here with us for the next week. 

I'm not entirely sure what all we'll do, but I know it'll be good.