Here we are in the car on our way to California. Spirits were high, and excitement was in the air. We headed out of Vegas at about 8:30 in the morning. (The temperature was 19 degrees Celsius).
The drive ended up being a little long. Most of the children fell asleep on the trip. We went to Laguna beach, and when we pulled into town it was lunch time. We were looking for a place to eat and we pulled into this little place on the side of the road.
It was a pretty good place, and there were many locals who were coming. We ordered our burgers, fries, and drinks; sat outside to eat; and had a great time.
We did have a little more than ketchup.
We were in the sun and loving it. We did get a little warm though. After lunch we went down the road to the beach.
Claire made some sand castles, and Joyce brought some shells. There were no shells at the beach, and Joyce dropped them in the water, and the girls were excited to pick them up. They did see grandma drop the shell though.
Brett found a sea star and it was eating a mussel. It was pretty cool.
Here is Eli sitting in the water. It was a little cold, but the kid got used to it right away.
It was fun to have seaweed and sea animals and salt water and sunshine.
Brett dug a hole to bury Caleb. It didn't work, because Caleb wouldn't sit still and he was cold.
We went up to some rocks where there were tide pools. We saw sea urchins, sea annenomes, and sea stars. We also saw hermit crabs, crabs, fish, mussels, and barnicles.
This was the first time my children had been to the beach and seen the ocean. They were so intrigued with all that was there. It was a great time, and the children had a blast.
Right before we left the beach we decided to have a family picture taken. It was a lot of fun, and I think we all got a little pink.
To end the day, we went to the Newport Temple and I made our family get out of the car and get a picture. Some of the family (Brett) was a little concerned that we were not dressed appropriately for the temple... some of the children were still in their swimming suits. When we pulled up, there were security guards walking around, so they (Brett & Caleb) thought we would get busted. Then we went to the hotel. It was a great end for a wonderful day.
Claire made some sand castles, and Joyce brought some shells. There were no shells at the beach, and Joyce dropped them in the water, and the girls were excited to pick them up. They did see grandma drop the shell though.
Brett found a sea star and it was eating a mussel. It was pretty cool.
Here is Eli sitting in the water. It was a little cold, but the kid got used to it right away.
It was fun to have seaweed and sea animals and salt water and sunshine.
Brett dug a hole to bury Caleb. It didn't work, because Caleb wouldn't sit still and he was cold.
We went up to some rocks where there were tide pools. We saw sea urchins, sea annenomes, and sea stars. We also saw hermit crabs, crabs, fish, mussels, and barnicles.
This was the first time my children had been to the beach and seen the ocean. They were so intrigued with all that was there. It was a great time, and the children had a blast.
Right before we left the beach we decided to have a family picture taken. It was a lot of fun, and I think we all got a little pink.
To end the day, we went to the Newport Temple and I made our family get out of the car and get a picture. Some of the family (Brett) was a little concerned that we were not dressed appropriately for the temple... some of the children were still in their swimming suits. When we pulled up, there were security guards walking around, so they (Brett & Caleb) thought we would get busted. Then we went to the hotel. It was a great end for a wonderful day.
7 comments:
Abby was excited to see that she and Claire have the same swimming suit
Looks like a fun trip. We were in Newport in June and had a blast. I think that temple is just beautiful. And I LOVE THE BEACH!
Looks like lots of fun! I can't believe they haven't ever seen the ocean.
So fun!! We are only a little jealous of your warm sunshine while we welcomed the snow. I can't wait to hear about your adventures.
I am just wondering when you are all gettingback to Austin. Geez...you guys gone, I think Smiths have been gone...what are you guys thinking leaving me unwatch.
No one to email and bug (okay, I have a few I can bug), but you guys have been gone for a LONG time!
I hope you spent some of your time chatting with Gladys Knight about my birthday....I have faith that you guys got in the brithday spirit and planned big :) HAhA!.
Hope you guys get back...No one to babysit me...and trust me, I am sure there are some that can complain about me....leaving me along this long like this...what where you guys thinking???
LOL
HOpe to see you soon!
Ann
We love Laguna Beach!! In fact, we were just there today enjoying the starfish, etc. You got some great shots! I might steal the one of the sea anemonies for our blog. We never have the camera with us when we go.
Thanks for thinking of us while you were here. It would have been fun to see you! (but as you know we were in Sac.)
Great pictures!!! And I love the whole story. I am envious of you guys still...I want a warm beachy trip sometime soon!
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