August was a month filled with road trips, celebrations, and transitions for our family. Here’s a look back at everything that made this month so memorable: Continuing Our California Road Trip We kicked off August by continuing our family road trip to San Jose for Aiden’s final box lacrosse tournament of the summer. On August 1st, we took a scenic drive up the coast, stopping at the Elephant Seal habitat near Piedras Blancas in San Simeon. Watching the massive seals lazing on the beach was a unique experience for all of us. We made another stop in Paso Robles, where Josh and I enjoyed a wine tasting at Alpha Omega, a sister winery of our wine club. Meanwhile, Madilyn and Aiden explored Downtown Paso, shopping and indulging in some local eats. We ended the day in Santa Cruz at the Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park, enjoying rides, games, and a lively coastal atmosphere. A Challenging Camping Experience On August 2nd, we ventured to Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park for what was supposed to ...