More Beach=More Fun. 

We had so much fun at the beach that we went back to do more of the same - finding sea shells, making sand castles, burying each other, swimming & watching the dolphins! I was surprised how close they were swimming. After the beach, we took the Ferry to Balboa Island for Balboa Bars and Frozen Bananas. So Delicious. Then we went to the Angels game! Our seats were pretty high up, but who cares when you are with your family. The kiddos LOVED it!

On our way to Balboa we stopped by the beautiful Newport Beach temple.

My favorite words on each and every temple.

Check out her seashell.

Matthew chillin on the beach.

Tarin and I finally got some good lay-out time!

Charlotte Buried.

Matthew with the pier in the background.

Mark went out for a swim (to the bouy) and made a friend!

Dolphins!

More dolphins!!

Charlotte a little grumpy with Uncle Matthew.

Caidence and her bucket FULL of shells!

Sweet baby sawyer so tired.

Ryan and Caidence.

Ashley, Brandon and Nic

Matthew and I.

The whole gang (minus me)

Ryan and I on the Ferry.

Ordering Balboa Bars.

Yummy!

Summer treats.

A Day at the Beach.

I took my family to my favorite beach in Orange County (Thousand Steps) and we were pleased to see that we were one of just a few people on the beach that morning. The kids LOVED playing in the sand, and their dad soon taught them how to bury each other in it. Sawyer especially loved the sand and kept crawling to the edge of the blanket to eat it! We all enjoyed naps, water time, frisbee and a picnic lunch. Does life get any better than this?

Charlotte watching her dad and Caidence.

Grandma and Charlotte.

Matthew getting wiped out by a wave!

Dad.

Beautiful coastline and rocky cliffs.

Having fun.

Sawyer LOVING the sand!

Nap time.

Cute family.

Classic Matthew.

Buried!!

 

I love this picture of Charlotte!

Ashley's pregnant picture.

:Family photo!

Ryan and Kiley.

 What is a trip to the beach without fish tacos? So delicious.

 After the beach we went back to our hotel to continue our day in the sun --- at the pool. Seriously, we were living the dream. Nicolas was showing us his cannon ball moves. I enjoyed playing with baby Sawyer. Mom enjoyed a nap in the sun.

We finished our day with S'mores -- so delicious!! My camera died so sadly not too many photos. After we put the kids to bed, the adults play a rousing game of Things. Has to be my favorite game of Things yet. So much fun.