It’s still looking NOTHING like Christmas (not that it ever does around these parts, but I can usually at least wear leggings and boots and pretend like the fifty degree weather is cold enough for snow). The past few days, it’s been around 75-80 degrees, so last night, I asked Jake if he wanted to play hooky in the morning and go to the beach. Stupid question!
Right after the girls’ morning nap, Jake came home from work and we headed to the beach in San Clemente. Normally during the summer, the beach is packed, but even with the nice weather, we pretty much had the beach to ourselves (minus a few surfers and beach bums).
Before we got to the beach, we stopped at a few stores looking for some shovels and pails for the girls. To our surprise, no one had any as, apparently, beach toys are “seasonal” items. Seasonal? We live in Southern California…when is the beach NOT in season? A serious fail on the part of CVS and Wal Mart. Fortunately, the girls didn’t seem to mind playing with kitchen utensils from home.
We’ve been to the beach with the girls in the past, but this was their first time dipping their toes in the water and playing in the sand. Their fascination and excitement made trekking through the sand with ten bags of gear worth it.
Lots of love,
Great idea! I am glad they loved it.
Beach! That is so awesome! I especially love how the park had the adult swing- genius!