Monday, March 31, 2008

Bolsa Chica State Beach

I was skeptical when Jeff proposed taking the kids to the beach. Not only are we white as ghosts from living in Oregon, but I was concerned about watching all of the kids in the ocean. My pessimism was unfounded though, and we had a GREAT time. Garrett, Grace and John especially loved everything about the beach. Emma was too cold and has negative memories of the water from our St. Martin trip to really enjoy it, and Jacob did not like walking on the sand. Or getting sand dumped on his head. Repeatedly.

John
Garrett
John putting sand on Jacob's head
all of us
Garrett and Grace frolicking on the sand.

30 comments:

jeremiahrjones said...

love your collages.

glad you had fun, too.

Connie said...

Thaose collages are WONDERFUL!!! The beach is WAY more fun with the kids than I thought it could be as well. I'm so glad you had fun!

Connie said...

Thaose collages are WONDERFUL!!! The beach is WAY more fun with the kids than I thought it could be as well. I'm so glad you had fun!

Kristen Jensen said...

these pictures are so cute. Seeing the beach makes me want to live in California even more!

Are You Serious! said...

♥ It looks like a great time. Although I see how Jacob would be tired of the sand dumping! :)

Carrie and Troy Keiser said...

Oh how fun that looks!

AutoSysGene said...

The kids are just way to cute in these pictures! Looks like you had a blast!

Casey's trio said...

So glad that your pessimism didn't come true too...nothing better than a trip to the beach! I'm hoping we get to take the girls to the beach this year too at a toddler-friendly beach. Out trip to Tahoe last year had water that was too cold!

Melissa said...

How fun! I love all the photos. The kiddies look like they had a blast. The sand on poor little Jacobs head, and Emma covered up!
R&R is the best!

Cecily R said...

Oh, it looks like a fantastic time!! I am all kinds of jealous!! Love the pictures and the collages!!!

Jaime said...

This looks like so much fun! I am jealous. I bet you had a fantastic time!

Sarah said...

I love that picture of John. The look on his face is priceless. I am glad you guys got away and enjoyed the sun and warm weather!

Melissa said...

oh gosh. that first picture of Josh is just the cutest!

Melissa said...

Opps I ment to type John...not JOsh :)

Laurie said...

Looks like a great time! However, I didn't see All of you guys in those middle pictures. There seemed to be someone missing..hmm I wonder who that is?:) I seem to be missing from our pictures as well.:):) I know I wouldn't make it into a beach picture. Your kids are so cute.

Shannon said...

Spectacular photos! Nothing better than babies in the sand, I always say! Glad you had a good time and welcome back.

Claremont First Ward said...

Not to draw your attention to it, but I am in one picture.....second row in third row up from the bottom......

Laura said...

Love the pictures! Love the sunshine. I am so glad your kids soaked up the sun! My girls would not walk on sand at that age either. We have such funny videos of that stage. It was absolute terror!

Laura said...

Yeah I saw you in the collage but it was itty bitty tiny and I was hoping for a bigger photo. Pretty please!

Dru said...

I LOVE the beach. I'm glad you guys had a good time.

Anonymous said...

Angie, if I ever have kids, I want them to be just like yours : )

My name is Tammie said...

Ohhh those are great! You may have just inspired me. The kids havent been to the beach on the west coast ever. They played in Cape Cod but they wouldn't remember it. I must take them. :D

Jocasta said...

Happy Birthday - hope you had a lovely day

Robin said...

What a fun trip! My kids love the beach, and now that they're getting a bit older and more self-sufficient I love it again too.

The Murray Crew said...

Oh DO I miss the BEACH! Beautiful pic, Ang. Especially the one with everyone heading to the water - that's my fav! =)

Happy Birthday, special mama! Hope you have a AWESOME Day and a huge slice of cake!

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latree said...

happy birthday! what a wonderful april mop! having you!

Debra said...

SOOO fun! I cannot WAIT till our vacation in June!! FLORIDA!!!

N Godown said...

We went to the beach too, but we went down to Huntington. We always have to do a little 'Shopping!'
We'll be posting our beach pics soon.

Tiffany said...

So much fun. I miss the beach. Ryan has never seen the ocean, hopefully someday soon he will.