Mikey's first California Trip-Beach Day

Some of my fondest memories when growing up was going to visit our family in California every summer. Not only did we get to see our family, we went to the beach and visited Disneyland. I wanted to continue this tradition with Mikey. First was a trip to the beach. This wouldn't be Mikey's first as he had already been on the beaches of Maui.


It was a pretty cold and windy day but we thought we'd at least enjoy being at the and playing in the sand. It started off well. Isaiah had just woken up from a nap so that was very promising.




We quickly realized that Mikey didn't like sand on his toes. He did great in Maui but I guess when your 8 months old you don't care. But at 18 months old, you do. A lot.

"Isaiah? Do you like this stuff?"

Then it was Isaiah's turn to show his dislike of the beach. But his was more along the lines of "That kid has a toy I can't have". So buried his face in the sand. And Auntie Nancy waited to see what he looked like when he looked up.

Mikey also seemed interested in the other kids toys but being from Colorado, we didn't think to bring our own shovel and bucket. There was no Walmart or Target carrying any either! Who knew! They lovely gift shop at the beach did carry a set for only $8! Something that probably would have cost me less than half. Oh well, it did the trick!

Think I found some missing sand.

California cousins!