This year for our annual vacation we decided to head out to California and visit my Dad and his wife Christine. Arranging dates, times and lodging it was finally put together and we headed out Saturday August 27. We left around 1:00 pm and made our way down south.
We stopped at a rest stop just outside of Cedar City to give the kids a rest.
Once we got our legs stretched and got some energy out we continued heading south and stopped in St George and met up with Aspen and the girls. It was nice seeing them we saw Aspen's house and then went to Subway to pick up dinner and then headed to a park to let the kids play.
We left St George and continued on our journey south. After going through the gorge Jason, Tawnie and Lou let us stay at their little "Nut House" that is their get away. It was 90 degrees when we got there and it was very warm in the house. We put on the fans, got air circulating and as Jeremy went to put the milk in the fridge we then found out that the condensor in the fridge had gone out. As I got the kids cooled down Jeremy (poor guy) worked on the fridge pulling out the cooked food that was supposed to stay cold. About four the next morning we went from hot to needing to get underneath the covers due to it cooling down.
Sunday - We got up the next morning cleaned up, got ready and was back on the road by 10:00 am.
We passed through Mesquite then Vegas with as we were passing through Vegas both kids were out cold (sleeping) it wasn't until we hit Primm, NV where Buffalo Bills Casino is located that both of them were awake and hungry. So we stopped at Carl's Jr to let the kids play and to get early lunch.
I decided to get into the play gym to help Jack and Abi climb up high and as I was crawling through a section I noticed my pant knee was sticky. I lifted my knee up and sure enough my knee had stepped in gum.
After being bugged by kneeing in some gum we decided it was time to go after all looking at the traffic it was going to be a very long drive and sure enough, it was stop and go and drive then stop and go then drive all the way to I-5. Then from 1-5 to Lost Hills/Paso Robles exit it they are widening I-5 which then took our lane down from two to one and it was a long drive.
After getting through that traffic mess, getting off at the exit needed we decided to stop, rest, fill up, eat and stretch our legs.
Letting the kids play and stretch their legs.
Me just wanting to take a picture of myself.
So after resting, filling up, eating and stretching our legs we continued heading West toward Cambria and towards the coast.
We finally arrived at our hotel about 8:30/8:45. We had just barely got to our hotel room when the phone rang. Dad and Christine were in the lobby. We headed to the lobby and found some people we knew. After chatting for a while we headed to the "Beach House" now known as Dad's Residence.
I remember when we would go to the "Beach House" the smells that would infiltrate my nose such as dust, vacancy, and the oldness of the place, smells that you don't normally like but they only register to this home. As we entered I was expecting these reminiscent smells and they weren't there. We talked with Dad & Christine for a while then headed back to the hotel.
Since both of our little ones are still in cribs we didn't really know or trust how they would do in sharing a bed, so Jeremy and I each took a bed and slept by each of our little ones.
Monday - We woke up and headed to Dad & Christine's for breakfast.
Jack looking handsome as we make our way to Dad & Christines.
Abigail playing with her baby and looking cute as always.
As we arrived the kids noticed these feathery creatures in the backyard...Chickens. Christine took the kids out there to feed and to see them and every morning there after they always had to say good morning to the Chickens.
Kids getting ready for breakfast.
As we were looking and admiring the chickens there was this huge spider web, had to take a snap shot of it. After breakfast Christine had to do some things so Dad, Jeremy, the kids and I all got in the car to head to the Shamel Community Park which also borders the beach and is only a few miles from the "Beach House".
The Beach! I love it. Especially the waves. Now you can't swim in this part of the beach do to the under current, but it is a nice beach to just walk along the sand.
Jeremy and I at the park, while we let Jack and Abi play. They even met a friend and exchanged trains for cars, it was quite cute.
Dad & Me
Jack chasing after a bird.
After the park we drove through town, stopped at the grocery store and headed back to the Beach House.
Dad, Abigail & Christine
After we met back up with Christine we decided to go see the elephant seals that were beaching. Dad & Christine donate their time to tell the community about them.
Elephant Seals
Abigail & Jeremy
Me & Jack
Jack checking out the Elephant Seals
Daddy & Abigail checking out the Elephant Seals
The South Family
Before you entered for the boardwalk to look at the Elephant Seals there is a table that has information, stuffed animals and other trinkets. Grandpa ended up buying Abi one of the stuffed Elephant Seals which she absolutely loved and carried it around with her the rest of the trip.
Abigail, Elephant Seal & Grandpa
Abi and her new Elephant Seal
After looking at the Elephant Seals we went to go look at the Zebra's
The Zebra's are located on private property that is protected by the Hearst Corporation so while looking at the Zebra's you can see on the top of the mountain Hearst Castle.
After seeing the Zebra's we headed to the William R Hearst State Beach which is located in San Simeon.
Abigails first feel of the sand between her toes.
Jack not quite sure, but loved every minute of it, even got sand everywhere
Pier you can walk on and over look the beach
Love digging my feet in the sand
After the beach we were starving so we headed to the Main Street Grill
Jack playing with his juice and a little too much energy
Abi quenching her thirst
Dad & Christine
Abigail worn out. After dinner we headed back to Dad & Christine's to hang out and chat. After a few hours we headed back to our hotel to get ready for bed and gor the next big day.
To be continued...
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