Cher Monde,

Jackson has been saving his money since October so he could take Caley and I out for our birthdays. We have been so busy though, that it keeps getting put off. Last night, we found ourselves alone with nothing to do, and decided the time had come to celebrate. We decided on going swimming at the Long beach hotel. Surprisingly enough  Coxs has some of the nicest hotels I have ever seen, and long beach is one of them! I wasn't it really into it, but everyone was going so I decided to just force myself. I will never regret that! :) It was amazing! There were 3 pools, and a Hot tub! It was just our family in the pool, and us girls got to wear shorts! Glorious shorts! hehe.... they made me feel white, and I will admit I was rather paranoid about it! They served us tea, and cookies, and we just sat in the hot tub, and enjoyed each others company. I love having people around, and everyday we have people with our family... but last night it really was 'just' our family. and I realized I missed it. We really needed that. Then the cherry on top...Hot showers! The things we take for granted in the states... I was in heaven! I never wanted to get out! It was probably my favorite part about the evening haha!   Now I'm sipping my coffee this morning, enjoying the calm before, well, the chaos. ;) Here is to a great day!