All unpacked and off to explore Ocean Beach...
This next one was right before the wave knocked her over. Boy did she squeal and giggle.
Eloise was pretty impressed. So impressed that her hair curled up on top of her head. And then within five minutes, she fell fast asleep.
Dinner and a much deserved pitcher of beer at Pizza Port right down the street.
An after-hours stroll along the beach for Gus. He was super excited to walk in the sand but very confused and scared of the waves.
Turns out there are advantages and disadvantages of being a block from the beach. Convenience is traded for P&Q. Gus was up all night listening to every single noise. So finally, bright and early the next morning, mommy got up at 5:15 and took Gus for a walk to dog beach. He LOVED it.
The Cat in the Hat museum exhibit in Balboa Park.
Another walk to the beach to build sand castles before dinner.
Dinner at Hodad's (she killed a whole cheeseburger and fries) and then a stroll along the Pier to watch the surfers and the sunset.
The next day gave us perfect weather for checking out the San Diego Zoo. Who knew they had THREE separate flamingo exhibits?
Vacation is hard.
After a nice long nap, we took the kids and Gus to dog beach so they could watch him play.
The next morning was our beach day. We got up early and went to check out the tidepools and boy were we in for a surprise! The beach was covered in tiny little red tuna crabs.
http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2015/jun/12/tuna-crabs-oceanbeach/
Finally, she earned an ice cream cone for good behavior. Flavor? Birthday Cake.
After enjoying a giant ice cream cone she worked so hard to earn, we were running around on the beach (not prepared to swim or play) when suddenly the sun came out and within a few minutes, Natalie had made a friend. They played and played and played and played. Natalie never seemed to mind not having a swimsuit on.
Spaced out and watching Little Rascals after a long sun-filled day at the beach.
On our way out of town, we took a detour through downtown (in the rain) to see what we could see. Next time we'll make more time to take the tour.
The kids (Gus included) were so zonked that we made it home with only one stop. Amazing.
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