The love of the beach isn't something that ever goes away even when you move to the DESERT! Camping for a week on the beach is a huge treat which is why in January when you have to reserve your spot, Scott told me, "Do WHATEVER it takes to get a spot." No pressure... me and 100's of other people are fighting over coveted beach campsites in Carpinteria, CA all at the stroke of 8AM on the first business day of January. My efforts were not in vain because we did get the coveted spot and enjoyed a wonderful week beginning June 30th.
Our campsite was literally 15 steps to the beach. In spite of the great beach spot, we were pretty shocked at the layout of this site. We have determined it is probably one of the "worst" of the best sites you can get. Our campsite (I say that very loosely) was literally the width of 2 cars and about the same depth. Regardless this was our LITTLE slice of heaven and we were determined to make our 6 days memorable and happy.
Our good friends from CA, the Vieyras, also joined us camping in Carpinteria. The week was spent digging in the sand, splashing in the ocean, playing volleyball & soccer for the boys and reading books and chit chatting for the girls. Everyone was happy and how couldn't you be?? Beach, NO HEAT, and good friends! There are already plans for a repeat next year.
However, we will be avoiding campsite #41.
The boys loved playing sand volleyball. Tyler got in a great spike during a family game. Brandon begged Scott to practice volleyball with him each day and by the last day, his hard work was paying off.
Our campsite was literally 15 steps to the beach. In spite of the great beach spot, we were pretty shocked at the layout of this site. We have determined it is probably one of the "worst" of the best sites you can get. Our campsite (I say that very loosely) was literally the width of 2 cars and about the same depth. Regardless this was our LITTLE slice of heaven and we were determined to make our 6 days memorable and happy.
Our good friends from CA, the Vieyras, also joined us camping in Carpinteria. The week was spent digging in the sand, splashing in the ocean, playing volleyball & soccer for the boys and reading books and chit chatting for the girls. Everyone was happy and how couldn't you be?? Beach, NO HEAT, and good friends! There are already plans for a repeat next year.
However, we will be avoiding campsite #41.
The boys loved playing sand volleyball. Tyler got in a great spike during a family game. Brandon begged Scott to practice volleyball with him each day and by the last day, his hard work was paying off.
It's good to know that you are never too old to enjoy digging in the sand. Both Brandon and Tyler loved digging deep holes. They made holes big enough to sit in. Caleb and Ethan dug literally all day.
Christina and I did what we do BEST... we chit chatted and sipped soda!! What a week!
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