A Week in California

Once upon a time there were two wonderful parents, who must be getting pretty old and senile, because by their own freewill and choice they decided to take

their four crazy children,    two counter parts, and one adorable grandchild (ok we can see why they want her) to California for a week.

Unfortunately this little piggy had to stay home and work and got watch the dogs :(.

So they rented a 15 passenger van and packed us in for the long  haul to San Clemente, CA.

 

Where they had rented this beautiful house that was just a short walk from the beach. 

We had a fabulous time.

Reading on the beach.

 

Relaxing on the beach.

Playing in the waves.

Looking cool in funny hats.

Building sandcastles.

Boogie boarding.

Skim boarding.

Eating rocks, sand, and seaweed (just to name a few.) And barring each other in the sand.

We also traveled to the Nixon library.

 

 

And we visited Knott’s Berry Farm. Where some of us road lots of fun scary rides.

And some of us sat by and watched and road lame log rides and train rides

 

and watched Snoopy on Ice. (o the joys of pregnancy).  

But most of all we enjoyed being with each other. Whether we were playing games, enjoying the next meal, or taking a walk to the pier, it was just fun to be together.

So maybe those parents aren't so crazy after all.

Thanks Mom and Dad! It was a blast!… Can we go back next week?