Too many art shows this spring has kept me away from the family too long...time to bring them along. And what better place than Venice Beach.
Friday morning, with almost everything packed, ready to load up the jeep, Lyla has to do one final inspection to make sure we didn't forget any of her toys
Let's see...baby doll, coloring books...
buckets and barbies...
and more buckets and sand sifters...
Looks like I passed the inspection!
Lyla spent the morning with Abuela and Nicky worked a half day so that I could get everything loaded up.
OK, 1:00 pm, right on time, all packed up. Time to get my girls and head west
Adios Abuela!
now we are officially packed full!
A happy Lyla is always a good traveling companion!
Well, we made it a half hour before the first pee stop...not too bad
After a quick trailer inspection we are back on the road
Hopefully we can make it there before sunset for some potential photo opportunities
Looking alittle sleepy, a nap would be nice, maybe then we could get there before sunset...but we were not that lucky.
So after 3 more pee stops we finally made it to the Island Breeze Resort.
And of course we have to be sure to get the most important stuff inside right away!
well, sun is setting so we are not going to make it to the beach for sunset tonight...I'm really looking forward to waking up at 4 in the morning to set up of the art show though!
While I got up at 4 am to set up for the show, Lyla and Nicky got to sleep in.
You stay here daddy and sell some art...mommy and I have a lot to do today!
And oh yeah...I am going to need to borrow your sunglasses daddy
Mommy and I will bring you some ice cream later...
After we find a water park...
Lay out by the pool...
And maybe take a nap...
Then find an ice cream shop!
And get an ice cream cone for daddy
Did you really want ice cream too daddy? You probably wont like it...I'll hold onto it for you!
Its crazy windy here, but looks like its going to make for a good sunset.
5:00pm - time to close up shop and head to the beach!
Daddy, I know the sun is setting soon, but I think it is more important for me to figure out this buckle without your help.
OK, 15 minutes to buckle (but she finally got it), and 1 minute drive to the beach! here we are
See daddy, we made it in time...plenty of sunshine left in the day!
To the ocean!
Too many toys though mommy, I cant carry my beach bag that far.
I got it from here mommy...
lets go find some fossilized shark teeth!
No luck with the shark teeth today, but looks like the sunset is going to work out for us!
Nailed it Lyla!
And with a little zoom...
we have a little professional! I wont even try to compete with these shots!
Well, long day for everyone...
its gonna be an early night
I'm glad we had a chance to get one good trip to the beach, because Saturday night the weather went downhill and made for a cold, windy and rainy Sunday morning.
Looks like warm breakfast is going to out compete cold windy beach
Another great day Sunday, and off we go back to the east coast in time for work Monday morning.
Thanks for following our adventures!
