On Aug. 17- 26th We went on our annual Family Laguna Beach trip this year. It was 10 days of swimming in the ocean, boogie boarding, walking on the beach, climbing on the rocks, snorkeling and all the other beach things you do. We saw dolphins, seals, crabs and lots of fish. The water was clear and it was a weird feeling seeing fish swim between you legs as you wade in the ocean.



Bird Rock


We always build a sand castle together as a family each morning at the beach. It also keeps people from parking themselves infront of our ocean front spot.




Mom doing what she does best at the Beach. Reading a book


I enjoy swimming in the ocean. It can be a little scary if you go too far out. I try to stay within 100 yards from shore. I don't want the fishies to get me.


I ask them to smile and this is what I get.
Scott is making his chipmunk impression, Meg is just starting to make her dorky smile and Liz, well, Liz is just being herself.

This is our old beach haunts of San Clemente. As you can see it's over crowded now.


Mom playing catch with Liz




Don't ask. I just took the picture.


Guess where the sand is hidden. Droopy Backside.


He thinks he's a boogie boarder pro.




Meg with a sand blanket


I had an Ice Hockey game while we were on vacation. It's a quicker drive from Laguna Beach, 20 min. vs 45-50 min. from Monrovia. We Won


Liz and Dad having fun


Liz and I love running from the waves


Running on the Beach.



Bonnie and I had the opportunity to get tickets, thanks to Bonnie’s Moms connections, to the Pageant of the Masters this year. Live (as opposed to dead) people are painted and dressed up to look like well known paintings. This years theme was, "Young at Heart". It was a fun experience. Thank you again to Barbara for watching the kids while we enjoyed a night out on the town.