A day at Pismo Beach

Pismo Beach is about 2 1/2 hours from Tucker and Jamie’s.  We arrived there right at lunch time and decided that we all had to eat at The Splash Café.  This little café is famous all over for it’s clam chowder.  The wait wasn’t long and the food absolutely delicious and as good as Tucker and Jamie said it would be. 

After lunch we headed to the beach, set up our spot and the adventure began.  Even though it was freezing cold water the kids jumped in.  The also gathered a great variety of sea urchins, shells and lots of sand dollars.  While the kids were playing and digging in the sand, Neal and I decided to wander through the stores where we ended up at an ice cream store and even though we were cold, had to indulge.

When every one came up from the beach it was time to rinse all the sand off, dry off and get dry clothes on for the long ride home. 

It was a very, very fun day and I’m sure one that will be long remembered by all the kids.  Tucker and Jamie are great at accommodating everyone’s wants and needs.  Thanks to you both for your generosity and hospitality.  We had a wonderful time.

Fun times with family.

Tucker’s kids have said that they love it when their Maren and Tucker get together because they love to hear their dad tease Maren and wrestle with her.  Even though Tucker out weighs Maren, she is strong, agile and aggressive when taking on her brother. 

Jamie and Maren visiting while Jamie is making Santa plates. 

Thanksgiving dinner and Lexi’s 8th birthday celebration.

My mother was born on November 27th.  It was always fun when her birthday actually landed on Thanksgiving Day.  I remember as a child thinking how neat it would be to have your birthday on Thanksgiving.  Lots of people, a fabulous dinner and a birthday cake to top the celebration off.  Happy 8th birthday, Lexi.  Gam and Pa are thrilled to be here in California to celebrate your big day and your baptism.  We love you!

The Cutlers finally arrive. So good to have them here safe and sound!

Peyton and her bunny named Flower.

The ending of a wonderful, relaxing day!

Jamie is getting her masters degree in special needs students.  We had a 30 minute exercise where I was blind and she taught me the rules and functionality of using a cane to guide my steps and experiencing just a tiny bit what it would be like to actually be blind.  Doing this exercise gives one a whole ne insight into the five senses and how you must compensate if one is missing.

 

Neal decided to be the ‘candy man’ for the evening and bought the makings for candy. 

Jamie and I decided we needed a few minutes away from everyone.  Jamie was dealing with a bladder infection and was not feeling well, so the pedicure was timely and needed.