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...of the ocean

The kids went to "the ocean" for the first time today. But it was very similar to the lake Abram just experienced in Idaho. We went to Mother's Beach in Marina Del Rey, which is in the marina, so the water is nice and calm and lake-like. Perfect for little munchkins. There is a pretty big/cool playground that Abram thoroughly enjoyed with his new buddy, Brian, and Daddy.




Selah got her feet dipped in the water and then was kept in the shade, trying to get her to fall asleep in my arms to no avail for the rest of the time.


We are already halfway through our visit in LA and have gotten to have some good visits with some of my closest friends from college. My wonderful newlywed friends, Lauren and Brian, are graciously letting us fill their home with baby items and messes for a week. And not only that, but babysitting and driving kids home from outings and cooking meals and giving me free tickets to their awesome improv show and other great stuff like that.

A few more days and we will be headed to my sister's house in San Antonio for a week. I'm excited to get to spend some good time with her, my brother in law and their sweet doggy kid. Then I should have time to catch up on some picture posts. This one is being typed on the floor of the bathroom as I pump at 11:45. And I just heard a kid noise from the bedroom. Better go.
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