Running Along The Beach
i heart faces Challenge, Week 23: Play
This is Angry Kid. This is Angry Kid after his first jaunt in the ocean. Yea, I know, we live in Orange County. We have never taken Angry Kid to the beach before. Angry Husband loathes the sand, the beach, the beach traffic, and the parking. I had an impulsive moment, go figure, and jumped in the car. We headed towards Huntington Beach. It was immensely crowded. The AVP Tour was going on this weekend. I obviously didn’t get the memo with my spontaneous beach trip.
Oh and by the way, Angry Kid loved the ocean. Even after a medium wave came up and smacked him to the ground. He wants a surf board. I told him that he needs to learn to swim first. Did you notice all the sand in his hair? He had also just spit out a ton of salt water and sand that he ingested. He is a boy. He will survive.
My parents came over for dinner on Memorial Day. We fixed up some last minute hamburgers and hot dogs. I will say last minute, because I picked up some things from the grocery store at 4pm, on Memorial Day, on the way home from work. I was tempted by all of the goodies aka cupcakes, cookies, and other sweet goodness. By I actually chose to be a little bit healthy, who knew! I bought some fruit to cut up, because it looked delicious and practically screamed, “summer”.
I had to make “the dip” for the fruit though. It is a very simple and “not so healthy recipe”. 8 oz. of cream cheese plus a jar of marshmallow cream. You mix it together. It is that simple, seriously.
I had to throw in another beach photo. Angry Husband was burying Angry Kid in the sand. Do you see the jeans and t-shirt? I said it was “spontaneous”. Angry Husband finally gave in, and sat down. He even made some castles with Angry Kid. He may have been a little angry about the sand getting anywhere.
It has been awhile since I’ve gone to the actual beach. You know right down where the sand meets the ocean. I forgot about all of the interesting outfits that people wear the beach. I saw some inappropriate bathing suits, bikini bottoms with hoodies, people wearing clothes in the ocean, and biker shorts under a one-piece woman’s suit. I just gave Angry Husband “that look” several times.
Since I’m writing about summer, I thought I would include my lunch from today. I could not think of anything to eat for lunch. It was way too hot and nothing sounded good. I decided to go with the “Yogurt” food group, along with the strawberries, gummy bears, and Butterfinger food groups. Yea, I need to go to the gym this week, alot!
And it is just the beginning of June. I can’t wait to see what the rest of summer brings us!
P.S. I think I’ve tried all of the local Frozen Yogurt Shops. Yogurtland is my fav!





























I love how Angry Husband was fully clothed on the beach! : )
Lovely photos! Have a great week.
Looks like you guys had a ball. Sometimes those are the moments we remember the most. And, the lunch…OH, YUMM!
He’s a cutie! Looks like a fun time.
Looks like you guys had a great time despite the hoards of people:) I was actually watching the AVP on TV and commenting on how many folks were on the beach just outside the walls of the tourney…
Love these pics!!
Oh, we just got back from the ocean and these pictures are making me wish we were back there again!
nothing like ice cream for lunch!! Your son cracks me up – my daughter got a wave once and won’t go near the beach now!
spontaneous trips are the BEST!!! looks like an incredible time was had by all … sand not withstanding. :+)
Love for the ocean! Great shots!
I agree….Yogurtland is the best! Too bad that Cherry on Top is the closest yogurt shop to my house.
hahaha- love that AH was there in his clothes. Its too bad you work during the week because its the best time for the beach. All the weekend vacationers have gone home! in fact… im thinking wednesday this week might be a good beach day… the boys have been bugging me to go for a month already.
I love Yogurtland and Cherry On Top… Don’t venture into a Joghurt – NOT worth it…
I’m glad you explained why the hubs was in jeans at the beach.
Lucky for me, I HATE frozen yogurt. Taste salty to me. The kids love it. We go every Friday and I just drink water. Not tempted at all.
Yuck.
My daughter also shows a similar lack of anything resembling fear at the ocean! Loving your lunch choice too.
Mmmm, Yogurtland. My favorite part of visiting Cafe Rio is walking down to Yogurtland for dessert!
LOVE the pics Angry Julie! OC Rocks! Sounds like u’ll be visitng the beach more often w/ AK. Lol. Funny comments about the people and their attire. Yogurt w/ gummy bears..YUM!
Great photos.:-) Your son sure had a fantastic time at the beach. I’m pretty much sure he enjoyed it to the max.:-)