August 20, 2011

California Day 4

On Friday we spent the day at Ventura Beach. It was a 2 hour drive there, but we saw beautiful scenery along the way. Bakersfield is very flat, but everywhere you look there are mountains in the distance. We got to drive through some of those mountains and they were so pretty.


Kate did not appreciate her beautiful surroundings. Instead she took a little cat nap.

When we first arrived at the beach the morning haze had not burned off yet. We had a picnic on the beach and by the time lunch was over there were blue skies. It turned out to be a beautiful day!

Wake up, Daddy!

This nasty pelican walked right up to us. Turns out he was injured, but still told him to get lost.

Working on a sand castle with Grandaddy

The finished product.

I love how you can see mountains from the beach.


After a full day at the beach we walked across the street to the marina and shops for dinner. The kids were so tired from not napping that we didn't get to stay for very long.

What a cute octopus.


My three favorite people!

Beautiful!

Grandmama trying to entertain the tired baby!

Our view from dinner.


It was such a fun day! The kids didn't make it five minutes down the road before falling asleep. I am loving California! It is just so different from the east coast. No humidity, no winter, beautiful views. It doesn't even rain from March-October here in Bakersfield! Sounds like my kind of place!

4 comments:

Traci said...

I'm ready to move to Cali :)

Allyson said...

The pelican was injured...injured bad. :) Glad you're having a fun time but COME HOME!!!

Aunt Hol said...

The pic of you and ben in the cute out is so funny!

Alison said...

If you guys ever try to join PETA, this post will come back to haunt you. They won't take you.

So glad you're having fun! I loved "Best day EBER!" and seeing Lisa-I remember Lisa! How fun.