Saturday, July 26, 2008

Family Vacation: The Beach

We left Las Vegas at about 10:30 on Wednesday morning and got to Dana Point, CA at about 2:30. We couldn't believe how nice the weather was. It was 76 degrees and felt perfect. We stayed at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and it was so nice. Because Phil stayed at a Marriott for more than 50 nights last year he is now a platinum member. So, we used his reward points for the hotel, plus they upgraded our room and added a suite onto it. The best part about it is that we had two bathrooms. They brought us milk and cookies at night and it was wonderful to not have to make the beds everyday. Just staying there made it a real vacation.

After we unpacked the car we went to the beach (100 yards away.) :)

The kids loved digging in the sand and looking for seashells. Our little beach bum, Allie loved the body surfing and didn't want to leave to go get dinner.

Ash and Liv were also in heaven on the beach. Liv liked chasing the seagulls and Ash was so excited about every seashell she found. (She is still proudly displaying her favorites.)



The kids each took turns being buried in the sand. Allie was the only one brave enough to be buried up to her neck. Ashlie said she felt like a mermaid.

3 comments:

suz said...

That sounds like a wonderful vacation! It made me jealous to read about it! Your girls are so darling!

Jill & Seth said...

Goodness, you guys have been busy!! Looks like you've had loads of fun. We'll have to get together and play one of these days.

Josh and Megan said...

My old stomping grounds! My parents live in Dana Point...I just love it down there! Sea world is one of my favorites...I'm glad you were able to get away and have some fun! busy summer!