Tuesday, September 21, 2010

newport: day one

We sure rolled into Newport, California in style. Eight people including a baby and her large car seat smashed into an SUV that came rolling up to the resort with a flat tire and lots of stuff to unload. A very memorable beginning to start off our trip to California with the Bell's. When we woke up the next morning we wasted no time enjoying the beautiful weather and went to our hotel's gorgeous pool.
And the afternoon found us at Crystal Cove enjoying the beach and the sunshine. I don't remember ever going to a California beach when I was younger. They are different from the beaches I have been to in Hawaii. A little bit colder maybe and more sea junk washing up on the shore, but they have an atmosphere about them that make them fun to be at. Halle loved the ocean and playing in the waves. The rest of the family did some boogie boarding, laying out, shell scavenging, and playing in the sand. It was a beautiful afternoon.

best buds
my favorite
catching waves with mom
warm and snug
boarding
sand, sand, sand
sandy bottoms

2 comments:

Megan said...

CA beaches are definitely not as clean and warm as the Hawaiian ones... but better than nothing at all, I guess! Such great pictures... that last one is so funny! Nothin like a day in the sand and waves. :)

Christy said...

it looks totally and completely amazing. i don't know ANYONE that has gone on as many fun vacations as you guys this summer. i'm jealous! what fun.