We made it to California! Today was our first full day in the state and we decided to go be beach bums. So off to Half Moon Bay we went to play in the sand, dip our toes in the ocean and get sunburned. When we got there, I felt as though I should erect a "This is the Place" monument, because I'm in love. Conor commented that he thinks I'm a California girl because hanging out on the beach is totally my style. I inherited that specific gene from my mother. And then Conor went on to warn me that not every day would be like this. I laughed and responded, "not for you." Because let's be real, as a stay at home Mom I can go to the beach pretty much anytime I want. And I'm going to want to go all the time.
Holly was unsure of the sand on her feet to begin with but after standing her up in the sand away from the blanket, she had no choice but to accept the sand between her toes. This was a big deal because Holly wlil spend hours meticulously picking her (and anyone else's) toe jam from her feet. We loved sitting on the beach, listening to the waves and sometimes dipping our tootsies into the cold water. We ate fresh fruit, pesto-artichoke bread and cake. And it was amazing. The best first visit to the Pacific Ocean. Folks, I'm never leaving.
