Weekends At The Beach!  

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I've decided I like the fact that we aren't having a devastating summer here in California. It's been fairly mild compared to most of the country. We haven't had that many days over a hundred and now entering the "hottest" part of our summer I was ready for the heat wave to begin.

Our heat wave consisted of 6 days over 100 and only 2 of them hit 107. For the Central Valley that is a laugh. We are used to many days strung together over 100 and many of them reach the 110 mark. This year wasn't that way and I decided that even though it wasn't devastating here in the valley, the coast would still be nicer so we headed to Santa Cruz for the weekend to visit with the rest of my family as they were enjoying their vacation (Work has been so hectic we didn't get a proper vacation).

So thankfully the day we left town it was about 104 and I was looking forward to the comparative cool that was sure to come when we got over the Hill. I wasn't disappointed. Not more than an hour and a half from home the temperature dropped to a beautiful 68 degrees with a nice little breeze blowing. It was perfect with the sun shining and all. Perfect beach weather and we hadn't even reached the beach yet.

another hour of driving and we showed up at mom and dad's vacation house. This was the view I got to enjoy for 3 days (was supposed to be only 2).


We didn't need to go anywhere or do anything as far as I was concerned. The kids felt otherwise so we got to take a few trips to the boardwalk and the pier. All in all it was a great time and I can see how just a short break can really recharge the batteries.




The boys had an awesome time so now I just have to figure out a way to get a job that takes me this way on a regular basis. I could really get to like this coastal life.

Softball update..We totally sucked last week and got slaughtered, but hey we have out whole team back this week so it's game on now!!



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6 comments

Oh, wow, 68 degrees sounds like heaven! Glad you were able to get away and enjoy it!

August 10, 2011 at 12:13 AM

The kids are adorable!

August 10, 2011 at 12:15 AM

Thanks...I'm gonna tell em so I can enjoy the uncomfortable look on their faces at being called adorable.. :)

August 10, 2011 at 12:25 PM

RETRACTION: Misprint, meant to say "Awesome", handsome, tough looking dudes!

DISCLAIMER: No children are to be scarred for life, due to some old lady's totally obvious, accidental typo.

August 10, 2011 at 1:10 PM

Looks like a great time! Awesome pics. And the temps. Please beat me. We have 100s for three weeks straight and lightning storms with no rain.Fires, fires.

August 28, 2011 at 9:30 PM

Mrs A. too late they have been told they are adorable and it was worth it to watch there uncomfortable squirming...

Momma Fargo: :You be careful. Your job is crazy enough without having to deal with dang fires too...

August 29, 2011 at 8:59 AM

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