California Surf Trip!

At the beginning of August, we took our annual Southern California surfing and camping trip at San Onofre. We always go with my brother, Ryan, and his wife Amber and their kids. This year we also brought along Larry's little brother, Evan, and his friend Quinn who were visiting in Utah from Pennsylvania. Evan had never been surfing before, and Quinn had never even seen the ocean, so it was really fun having them along. We spent a week swimming, surfing, playing in the sand, laying out, and camping by the beach. It was a great trip and Bryton was at a great age to enjoy the beach.

Playing in the dirt in the campsite while we set up camp- This kid was SO dirty this week!



My favorite beach and campsite activity- reading! Once I start an interesting book I can't put it down!


Stuffing his face! He spends a lot of time doing this!


First few hours and already filthy!


The boys finding firewood


Chilling in his little camping chair and waiting for the fire





Ryan, trying to get out of his tent- we had three tents in one campsite, and our tent is a huge monster, so we were pretty squished!



Analyzing the surf


Playing with Daddy!




Just relaxing


Ready to go!


Sand castles


Sand monster!


One last survey


And they're off!


Campfire chats



Breakfast!



Ready to go longboarding with Uncle Ryan







Our friends, the Sattley's, wholive in So Cal stopped by to see us for the evening


Cool rock, Mom!


SO MESSY!



Uncle Evan and Baby Ryann


Camp chores


Hanging out


Spending time by the fire with Daddy and Mommy





The boys were in charge of using their scouting skills to start the fires




Get your shoe on dirty boy!


So cute!


Hiding


Settlers of Catan- these boys were Settlers playing nuts!


More surfing!