12.8.08

Carpinteria Beach

I had sooo much fun! And I'm going to quote my sister-in-law, Alison, because she described our trip so well:

"Our vacation to Carpinteria was a blast. I love spending time with family, and camping trips are always a big hit with the kids. About this trip I want to remember. . . walks to Foster's, sandy kids, warm showers, camp fires, Kelsie discovering the ocean, scorched marshmallow's, hobo's, Santa Barbara shopping, gopher's, four square smashball, cool beach air, the way it fees to swim in the Ocean, mafia, Tacos to Go, Claire taking care of business, Donut runs, Mitch screaming at bath time, Sea Foam, Ed's Dutch Oven Cooking, my two brother's sand-free immaculate tents, Farmer's Market, giant sand crabs, and long beautiful day's on the beach."

To this I would only add:
1. Viewing awesome Santa Barbara architecture.
2. The pretty turquoise ring Sam surprised me with.
3. Losing my shorts while body surfing.
4. My early morning walk alone where I saw tons of sting ray and a couple sharks.


A.B. ALSO TOOK SOME AMAZING PHOTOS OF OUR TRIP, YOU CAN GO TO HER BLOG HERE AND CHECK IT OUT (days 92-82).

Below are my mediocre photos, taken of extraordinary people. (Frantically, on the last day).

My niece took a stroll in the tar pits. Her mother was very happy ;)


Cristie (mother in law) and Ali (sis in law)


Grammy and Jackie


Jack was dying to use the camera: Me wearing my "bee" glasses.


Sandy face eating a sandy PB & J


Ada is a true-blue beach girl.


His hair makes it easy for me to find him among all the kids.


Cousin Sand Wrestling.

8 comments:

cristie said...

i love seeing all of those little blonde heads playing in the sun/sand. great photos honey! xox

JS said...

It looks like you had an awesome time! I really need to get to a beach it looks like tons of fun.

Nicol said...

I'm glad that you had a wonderful trip! Always hard to come back!

lynette said...

oh such cutie patooties all of you. I wish I'd come! So much fun.

The Dipo's said...

Pics are great!! Love your glasses! I checked out the other site too, she is a great photog! Does she live in the valley? Does she do that professionally?

Deb said...

alright....so I am officially jealous of your little beach trip. It looks like so much fun! And I know that those Carters are good company! Thanks for sharing your pictures!

swensen squeeze said...

Love the pictures! I am so jealous!

roamingjones said...

That looks like it was a great trip! Glad you are back, though I am sure you wish you were still on the beach.