Life is just so ironic sometimes. My sister loves the beach more than any person I have ever met in my life. When she was out a few weeks ago we went to the beach a ton, but never had the perfect beach day. It was cloudy, it was cool, the waves weren’t too great for boogie boarding, and Logan was cranky. My sister stil had a good time laying out, relaxing, just being on vacation. But, in my opinion (which is all that matters on this blog since it’s mine) our days at the beach were not some of my favorites-mainly because Logan was a cranky pants the entire time.
My brother, Derek, the kids and I headed to the beach yesterday. I was honestly a little aprehensive about it. And I sure didn’t think it was a good sign when it took us an hour to drive the last 10 miles (don’t you just love Southern California?) We went to San Clemente, which is one of my favorite beaches, and I think it must be Logan and Connor’s favorite, too, because they were both great. We had such a fun day. We set up our stuff right by a swing set, so Connor was in heaven. Logan was so easy-he just chilled out, napped, swang a little, napped, and was never fussy. The waves were a little slow at first, but then they picked up and it ended up being some of the best boogie boarding I’ve done in a long time. Connor is pretty much terrified of the ocean so I didn’t have to worry about him running into the water-and even if he had the waves roll in really gently and it’s shallow for at least 100 feet. But, he’s seriously terrified. Patrick and I finally got him out in the water but he had a death grip on us the whole time. He would alternate between crying at the impending waves and squealing with delight as the washed around our knees. When we got out, he ran full speed back to our towel, and I could see the relief written all over his face that he was back on dry land.
The perfect beach day ended with some delish In & Out. I love California on days like we had yesterday. Since we are moving in just a few months I have found that I definately have a greater appreciation for everything good about Cali.
That pic is hilarious! The beach pics look fab, glad you had a good time!
Great pictures! Y’all are too cute!
You know we always seem to appreciate things when we realize we may lose them. Remember how you hated California five years ago? My mother-in-law always told me that there are things to like about every place you live. The trick is to appreciate those good things early on instead of too late! I know you’ll miss California when you get to Houston. Look for the good stuff in Houston (in spite of the heat and humidity!).
mmmmmmm I love me some in and out…
and the beach.
you are making me miss socal…
and that’s something I haven’t done in a long time.
It looks like you guys had fun!
I’m so glad you shared it with us 🙂
Mmmm…in and out. yum.
OMG…love the pics you have here…especially the IN-N-OUt…I never get action shots that great!! The beach always sounds great to me, but I seriously get tired fo the salt and the sand!! I”m such a wienie about those thiings!! lol!