Our first stop was an auto repair shop. We tried to find another shop - in vain.
We opted for a play break. Stacia is studying "Swimming Animals" this year. We were excited to get out and see what we've been talking about in our books...oceans, tides, tidal pools, critters. We started at Castle Rock Beach (as the NEW GENERATION CALLS IT - known as Goat's Head by old timers).
Castle Rock |
Kids at Castle Rock |
I love this man! |
Stacia's first visit to a tidal pool - sea anemone |
Which I tried to shoot - like the reflection of the lens and my hand? |
The waves and fossils have made some really interesting rock formations here.
We moved on to Pebble Beach.
We picnicked in a spot where Michael used to spend his lunch hours during high school. It is near Brother Jonathon Point. It was a bit of climb over rocks, and on the way we saw a baby octopus, more sea anemones, crabs and various birds. It was fun to imagine Michael perched on these very rocks, having lunch 39 years ago. Michael is an introvert - he loved escaping the drama of high school and life at the ocean. We laughed about how I brought a touch chaos and people to his life....and here he was enjoying his space with "some of his favorite people."
Stacia - 10 1/2 |
Alex - 14 |
Michael, Nolan (17) and Battery Point Lighthouse in the distance |
Michael got a better photo of another pool
Yuuki kept running off and sticking her nose in holes - we could see crab legs waving at her - so she had to go back on the chain.
Location beats the Les Schwab Picnic |
Our next stop was another auto body shop.
Walking the jetty at Battery Point Lighthouse was SCREAMING to be done - it was a gorgeous day to be on the ocean.
No! Not food poisoning - Siesta |
Sea Salt Crystals |
One reason we went into town was to get cell connection so our hot spot would allow Nolan to have his Japanese lesson. We pulled up to a beach and nothing would work! What in the world? We enjoyed the sea lions anyway.
We stopped to buy groceries for Mom G on our way out of town. We'd planned to have her over for dinner, a campfire and chatting.....The kids and I stayed at the campground to cook and Michael went to pick up Mom G.
4 comments:
Sounds like a beautiful day.
Sounds like a beautiful day.
I love the picture of dad and Nolan. ..especially since Nolan looks and acts so much like Dad: )
Bre D
HI you-all:
BEAUTIFUL! We always enjoy seeing pictures of you loved ones. Handsome and beautiful spells it out very well. Looking forward to Bella's baby shower tonight. Gonna be something else again. See you all soon.
love/prayers -- Dad/Mom t.
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