Friday, June 29, 2012

THE SUN AND THE BEACH


In no time at all we shook off the travel heebie jeebies 
and settled in with our son and his family.


The grandkids and their mom and dad were more than glad 
to show us the California way to enjoy a day.


We were soon hauling all the stuff needed---


 --for a day at the beach.
(Insert the sound of rolling waves, the call of sea birds plus a little “Surfin’ U.S.A.”)


If you’re familiar with “Calvin and Hobbes” you’ll understand this boy.


His dark-haired sister danced in the waves.  (“Dance, Dance, Dance”)


She’s the gymnast in the family and is looking forward 
to watching that part of the Summer Olympics.


The oldest sister is a fish like her dad.  She took on the waves and laughed at them.


Grandpa enjoyed the sunny day and the view that came with it. (“Help Me Rhonda!”)


They built an awesome sand castle.


It was just high enough on the beach to survive the incoming tide.


(more wave sounds and “Good Vibrations”)


When the tide went out there were tide pools to explore.


(“Fun, Fun, Fun”)

15 comments:

Anonymous said...

What a fabulous day.

KBlack said...

That's a great picture of you and the kids...you've got skills ;)

Jeannelle said...

Looks like fun! Have a great time!

Alica said...

Oh that looks like great fun! Glad you're able to spend time with your family.

Linda Sue said...

You and your lovely family make california look...Ok, actually. Love your hat and your smile! The kids are adorable, of course and so lucky to have you for a Gran.

Brian King said...

It certainly looks like the kids and everyone had a blast! The beach is gorgeous!

Anonymous said...

Now that looks like a FUN day!!!

Sarah said...

We sing this song at school called it's a great day. I thought of it as soon as I saw your lovely pictures. Definitely makes the journey worthwhile!

Buttons Thoughts said...

Oh fun fun fun is right. I am so happy you get to spend this time out there with your family. Enjoy my friend you look great. Hug B

CarrieBoo said...

Oh, how wonderful is that. A little slice of heaven. Glad to see and hear you're making the most. The grandkids are so cute. Makes me want to go for a swim in the sea. Doubt it will be as warm in western Canada when I jet set there next week. Doh!

Terry and Linda said...

WHAT JOYFUL FUN!!!! HAPPY DAY FOR YOU!

Linda
http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com

Small City Scenes said...

Fun fun fun says it all. Great pictures and great 'fun'. There I said it again. MB

Maude Lynn said...

That looks like a perfect day!

TALON said...

Awesome fun! And what a beautiful family! I could feel the sea breeze, Leenie! And I'm wishing I could at least dip my toes in that gorgeous water. :)

Have a beautiful Fourth of July!

Anzu said...

It gives me fun fun fun to share your fantastic time with cheerful family on the beach.