Our next stop was the Boardwalk in Santa Cruz. We played a few games...
and went on a Killer Whale (think "Dumbo") ride...
and then got on the road toward our next stop... Monterey! Once again we got a hotel with a beach, this one just right outside our door!
George turned 1 the day we got to Monterey, so we went to Safeway, bought him a big piece of cake (and candles... and a lighter) and had watched as the fun began. (There's video in the next entry if you haven't seen it yet.)
He was very neat about it and only got a little bit on his shirt.
He made sure he got plenty in his mouth, that's for sure!
Henry, on the patio, enjoying the view.
The California fires made for some great color in the sunset.
Playing in the sand after sunset
Natalie in action!
Digging their way to China
Next day, same beach. This time, with a little sunlight.
Ready, set... here comes the WATER!
Natalie was always trying to get the impossible picture.
(These were taken at the Monterey Bay Aquarium)
Little George loved to wander around pointing at everything.
Needless to say, the Aquarium at Monterey Bay was a huge hit.
George turned 1 the day we got to Monterey, so we went to Safeway, bought him a big piece of cake (and candles... and a lighter) and had watched as the fun began. (There's video in the next entry if you haven't seen it yet.)
He was very neat about it and only got a little bit on his shirt.
He made sure he got plenty in his mouth, that's for sure!
Henry, on the patio, enjoying the view.
The California fires made for some great color in the sunset.
Playing in the sand after sunset
Natalie in action!
Digging their way to China
There are few things my kids love more than the beach. (Too bad we live in a desert, huh?)
George was a little braver than I wanted him to be. This was taken right before the wave that swept him over (and consequently... under). I grabbed him by the leg as he sputtered. That was the end of his happy times on the beach.
Claire was determined to bury someone.
George was a little braver than I wanted him to be. This was taken right before the wave that swept him over (and consequently... under). I grabbed him by the leg as he sputtered. That was the end of his happy times on the beach.
Claire was determined to bury someone.
Ready, set... here comes the WATER!Natalie was always trying to get the impossible picture.
(These were taken at the Monterey Bay Aquarium)
Little George loved to wander around pointing at everything.
Needless to say, the Aquarium at Monterey Bay was a huge hit. After 2 nights in Monterey, we moved on to Fontana to see G'ma Palmer & Aunt Cheryl's family. We stayed 2 nights with Gramma and just enjoyed seeing our cousins again. and jumping on Uncle Scott's trampoline.
Our last night on vacation was the 4th of July. The Hawkins crew bought some fireworks and we set them off in front of Grandma Palmer's house.
Since we'd be on the road, homeward bound on Natalie's birthday, we decided to buy a cake and celebrate with the cousins the night before. (Sweet little Natalie is now 7.)
Our last night on vacation was the 4th of July. The Hawkins crew bought some fireworks and we set them off in front of Grandma Palmer's house.
Since we'd be on the road, homeward bound on Natalie's birthday, we decided to buy a cake and celebrate with the cousins the night before. (Sweet little Natalie is now 7.)
3 comments:
UNAS VACACIONES MUY ACTIVAS, SIN DUDA, NO??? :=)
SALUDOS,
ESTELA
I found you off of LeBaron's blog (who I found off another missionaries blog). Looks like you guys are having a blast this summer :)
S. Wilson
(think yogurt challenge)
http://theharrisonhouse.blogspot.com
It's about time you starting blogging again. :) Glad to know you're all still alive and doing well and I can't believe how big all your kids are getting.
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