Beans and Guilty Internet time

Today I've already applied for a passport and set up a crock pot of pinto beans. Why mention these early accomplishments, you ask? Finally, I can surf the internet all day without guilt!

Beach AND Campsite Video

My mom's besties joined us for our camping/beach adventures in Malibu. Such a good time!

Short Video of Northern California Trippin'

Sycamore Cove Beach in Malibu, CA

Disney Days Video

The Month of Road Trip - One of the San Francisco Days - Recap

GiGi flew into San Francisco after I had been there a week or so. Brooke and I had already spent a day in the city, however we LOVE it there, so we returned with GiGi and later went back with Scout too so we could all ride the trolly. My mom (and my girls) had never ridden the trolly so that was a lot of fun.

Aquatic Park in San Francisco

GiGi & Brooke and Alcatraz in the background

Wharf waiting for the trolly. You can barely see the GG Bridge in the background.

Hanging of the moving trolley, check.

Three generations of beach lovers.

You can start here to simply walk across the bridge. We didn't do it this day, but maybe next time.

Black and Yellow Argiope Spider aka Texas Garden Spider

I found this spider in my backyard today. I took this picture. Then, I added the video below from youtube.

3K miles and counting

On the road home. Leaving AZ....next stop Alpine, TX.

SoCal Style Camping

My mom's besties came to camp (and to rescue us from our bare bones "cold camp" set up). They made Pt. Mugu State Park experience - stellar! Our camp was about 30 yards from showers and bathrooms, and 100 yards to the waves. Malibu, CA and I are still in love after all these years.

Brooke, Jacob and Scout at Sycamore Camp. Can you tell how much the girls enjoyed their new friend?

Jacob's mom cooked some amazing camp food. Here I am posing with the fresh organic local garlic which was sautéed with onion and mushrooms to play with pasta and grouper. Thank goodness these friends showed up!

Scout took time to ponder the early evening.

The whole camp crew: from left Katrina, Scout, Gwynn, Me, Brooke, and Gretchen. 

Here is how I packed the car up yesterday after four days of beachin' and campin'. Next stop: Anaheim....

Go Fly a Kite

Paradise

We arrived at high tide to the Pacific Monday. The first picture below shows Scout about to head through the tunnel to our camp site that is off the beach under the Sycamore trees. Sure last night while unpacking, I realized I had forgotten the tent back at my sister's house. Fortunately, a wal-mart was found 20 minutes away in Oxnard. Scout and I set up the tent with ease. Gwynn aired up the mattresses. All four of us squeezed into the tent with cool air and the sounds of the waves crashing in the distance only to be drowned out by GiGi's snores.

This foot pic is me today under my sun shade with my feet in the sand. I'm enjoying the crash of the waves.....

Building Memories

We spent part of the holiday weekend at Vasona Park where you can do lake activities and spend time in the river too.

Above: Scout and Ransom drove my boat.

Brooke and I enjoyed relaxing on the back of the paddle boat. In the other boat Charlie, GiGi and Cricket worked hard to stay ahead of us. However, I snapped this pic below after GiGi jumped in the water. She soon had lots of grand kids follow her.

Cable Car Action

Another Day in SF gave is the famous cable car aka trolly and the Golden Gate Bridge. Gwynn said she can check the trolly off her bucket list.