It's tradition....

We've been counting down the days for many months now... waiting to go to Santa Cruz. We were very excited to renew the tradition that I had growing up which was camping at New Brighton Beach. We were able to go with some friends who came from Utah and of course we had a great time (was there any question?) =) We spent many days on the beach soaking up the sun. Ellie and Scot LOVED playing in the water and thought they were real surfers when our friends brother let them play on his skin board. Macie enjoyed digging in the sand and eating an endless amount of licorice (hey, its tradition) =)
On Wednesday night, we ventured off to the boardwalk which really was a blast. Ellie made me so proud when she very bravely went on the Giant Dipper and LOVED it (she went 3 times). She also loved the other roller coaster- The Hurricane, and the pirate ship. Scot and Macie found a new favorite ride which was a car ride that spun you real quickly around the curve.. They went on it at least 15 times and each time their smile got bigger and bigger. Of course the night included ice-cream cones, Slurpee's (x3), cotton candy, shrimp and fish, garlic fries, 2 happy adults and 3 ecstatic children.

We didn't forget the other traditions too- pizza my heart (x2), shopping in Capitola at the rainbow shop and many other shops, and Maryann's for ice-cream (10-20 baby) =) Also, campfires were great thanks to Elliots duraflames.

We were blessed with fabulous weather and were excited to have full hook-ups for our trailer which was the best. It was a GREAT vacation and now- we are counting down the time for next year. Hurry up 2010 and get here =)