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Saturday, July 12, 2008

Fun At The Beach!!!!

**A FEW OF YOU HAVE ASKED WHERE I GOT MIA'S SWIMSUIT. ACTUALLY, IT WAS GIVEN TO MIA FROM AVA. AVA WORE IT LAST SUMMER AND I BELIEVE LAILA BOUGHT IT FROM GYMBOREE LAST YEAR. YOU PROBABLY CAN FIND IT ON EBAY.
We went to the beach yesterday and it was great fun. I forget what a production it is to head out to the beach. Although the beach is only 45 minutes from our house, we don't go very often because it is such work-- but this time i gave in and we headed to Huntington Beach.

The kids just had a blast. As you will see in the pictures, Mia loved digging in the sand, Owen played in the water as well as played on the sand and Ethan, being the big kid he is, spent all his time in the water with the older kids (we went with a bunch of our friends).

Mia just loved digging in the sand. She dug for hours and did not even get a nap but was pretty much happy the whole time!!


Sand in motion.


Mia loved the warm sand. Surprisingly with all the heat we have had in Southern California, this day was a very mild day so the warm sand felt really good.


So pretty!!


Owen boogie boarding and playing with Mia in the sand.



Mia took the digging very seriously!!


Mia enjoyed eating the sand as well.



Mia also enjoyed picking shells out of the sand.


Too cute for words!!


My friend Heather snapped this picture of Mia and I on the beach.



Owen looking handsome as can be.


Mia and Owen playing in the sand. Owen is such a good big brother.


Trying to get warm!




Playing volleyball at sunset.


Mia attempting to play with the older kids.

As the day came to a close we headed to the fire pits and we had a big fire with all our friends. The kids played volleyball and we all just sat around, ate pizza and had a great time. The fire pits close at 10pm so we left at that that time-- with Mia freaking out because of the lack of sleep. We had a great time and plan to do it at least one or two more times during summer.

By the way, many people have commented to have fun in Hawaii and I'm sure we will but we don't leave until July 31. We will be gone from July 31 to August 10 and we will spend the whole vacation on Maui. Anyway, I wanted to clear up any confusion :)

18 comments:

  1. Great pics! You may just have a budding archaologist on you hands.

    Gin =)

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  2. Wow, you came down to Huntington and didn't even tell Tanya or me!?

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  3. Hey Christy - Mia is entirely too cute for words!! Looks like a fabulous day and yes, the beach is a production!!

    Hawaii - oh girl, you are blessed. Can't wait to see those pictures!

    I have been on a bit of an unintentional bloggy hiatus - but I am trying to catchup!

    Love,
    Heather

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  4. Those are GORGEOUS pictures! Thanks for sharing them. And, as a former Hawaii resident, have fun on your trip... in a couple of weeks. :)

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  5. Mia has THE cutest bathing suits! And that flower in her hair is adorable. I love the picture of her sitting in the chair with her little feet sticking out. Too cute! Your boys are so handsome too. I love seeing them with their Mei Mei.

    ~Lynn

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  6. Super photos of your beach fun! Oh, how I wish we lived close to a beach! Have a great week!

    Janet

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  7. You guys live close to SO MANY COOL things and places!!! How awesome!! And HAWAII?!?!??! UM Hem.....can we go with you?!? What an awesome vacation!!! Are you going to blog from vacation?!?! We look forward to seeing all the beautiful pictures!!! one more question...how many swimsuits does Mia have? She has some of the most adorable ones I've ever seen!!!!

    Have a GREAT week!!! If I don't get to tell you before you leave for Hawaii...have a GREAT vacation too!!!!
    Buffi

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  8. Wow!!! What a perfect summer day/evening!!! Looks like everyone had a great time. I love the picture of the two of you holding hands walking down the beach, it's just percious!

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  9. Oh I love all of these pics. I can hardly wait for our beach trip.
    The picture of you and Mia walking on the beach is just so sweet. She is so precious and I love all of her cute swim suits. Yall have a great time!

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  10. Cute suit! Love that picture of you and Mia.

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  11. Okay, we live 7 miles from HB and haven't gone once this summer!! Guess it's time to get the ball rolling.

    Mia looks cute with the flower in her hair. How did you get it to stay?

    Tanya-

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  12. Okay, we live 7 miles from HB and haven't gone once this summer!! Guess it's time to get the ball rolling.

    Mia looks cute with the flower in her hair. How did you get it to stay?

    Tanya-

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  13. Adorable beach pictures! You must share where you got that cute suit! Maybe you could be my personal shopper and always pick up two of everything!

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  14. LOVE all the pictures...
    Looks like you had soooo much fun...
    LOVE the bathing suit and the flower in Mia's hair... just getting her ready for Amazing Hawaii...
    HUGS..

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  15. Great pictures...I love the flower in Mia's hair!! Oh how I do miss those California beaches!!

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  16. What awesome pictures! Looks like a great day at the beach. Mia is just so incredibly cute.

    We are going to be visiting our family in Northern California while you are in Hawaii. Hope you have a great time -- who wouldn't in Hawaii?

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