1st trip of 2012!

The kids had another week off school after the holidays so we decided to take a little trip to Pismo Beach. I have wanted go there ever since I saw Clueless about 15+ years ago and Cher was organizing the Pismo Beach Disaster Relief (that is the 1st thing that comes to mind every time I hear Pismo, anyone else? just me? ok) Anyway...fell IN love with that area of the California Coast and how could you not when this is what is looks like....

It wasn't loose sand so it was perfect to run and play on.

It didn't matter that the water was freezing and it wasn't real warm outside, Andy and Taylor had so much fun playing in the water.

Grandpa J braved the cold to stay close by them.

And to yell RUN if a big wave came.

There were lots of great sea shells and Sand Dollars to find. We even caught a live Sand Dollar...how come I never realized those were living things at one time???? Should have paid more attention in Oceanography class.

Taylor in her element. She was not born to be a city girl, put her in any kind of outdoors and she is in heaven.

There were fun caves to explore and it was great to have Grandma and Grandpa J with us on this little vacation.

Ashlyn had a big fall into the water and was content to spend the rest of the time searching for sea shells.

This was our view for 4 days....it was really hard to leave.