California Girls -- The Beach

My parents recently purchased a vacation home within walking distance to the beach, so of course we had to go stay for a few days while we were in California. My mom and the girls and I drove over one night just in time to eat dinner and catch the sunset.

{the best we could get of the four of us trying to take a picture ourselves}

{and then we asked another beach-goer to take a photo for us}

The next morning my sister and her son arrived, so we went for a little walk along the beach before lunch.

Ava fell asleep in the baby carrier. 

My mom, sister, and nephew.

Sara enjoying the waves...and doing some bucket-filling yoga.

{plank}

{downward dog}

The next day my older brother and his two oldest kids joined us at the beach, and the "big kids" enjoyed playing in the sand.

It was a beautiful, warm day!

Ava hung out with me on the beach chair...

...and took a little nap.

And here's a not-so-great "selfie" shot of me too. {I suppose I'll stop hiding behind the camera for a bit.}

 Maybe next time we will actually get in the water, as in maybe next time the water won't be so freezing that it requires a wet suit to get in! Here's hoping.