Hello, gorgeous California!

With every summer vacation there's a story. Ours included the perfect beach vacation. We enjoyed the water, the sun, the long bike rides along the beach, a little surfing for the boys, and swimming for the girls.

Our experience at the Pacific Terrace Hotel in San Diego was F-A-N-T-A-S-T-I-C! Everything (shopping, restaurants, ice cream shops, bike rentals, beach and carnival rides) was within walking distance which made it convenient and enjoyable.

balcony view

beach view

I love the sound of excited play and that's exactly what I hear when we go to the beach. This, along with the beauty is why we find ourselves returning often.

Oh and one more photo:

It's a real b-u-m-m-e-r that this kid didn't wear sunscreen even when his mama told him too.

Some kids just gotta learn on their own. ouch!