Beach Trip and our new doggie!

The kids and loaded up the car and headed down to Riverside to spend the three day weekend with Bryan. I will spare you the details of the drive but let's just say that with 2 hours to go the DVD player died and the Benadryl wore off....NO FUN! But we made it and the kids were so excited to see Bryan. I don't think Dani let Bryan out of her site that first few hours we were there.

We got to spend a lot of time at the pool where the kids got to show off there swimming skills to Daddy. Dani has become quite the little fish. She had no problem just jumping on in with the her water wings on and then swimming to the edge of pool. All while saying, "Look at me, all by myself". Sunday we headed down to Santa Monica for the day and the kids were in heaven. They have not spent too much time at the beach, but i think we will need to go more now. Chris was fearless in the ocean jumping over the waves and diving right on it. Dani loved ever minute of the water. Granted mommy forgot to pack her suit so she totally look like a beach bum running around topless in her board shorts. Good thing is that she did not care and is still at the age where it is cute. We had a great day at the beach and a fun time with Daddy.

Bryan and Chris heading back in from the ocean

Chris and Dani had a blast just digging holes and getting dirty in the sand

Dani figured out that she could bury her feet in the sand.....

She was so proud of her accomplishment

Daddy taking Dani in to see the waves

It is hard to tell in this picture but she LOVED the ocean and all the waves. She would only fuss when Bryan brought her back out to the beach.

Snack time at the beach

When Bryan got down to school 4 weeks ago he got yet another new dog....don't ask, but this one is a keeper. This is Rex, he is a Belgian Malinois and is from Holland. He and Bryan have been working together in school for the past 4 weeks and he is doing great. He is also a very social dog. The kids loved spending time with him this weekend. Dani has formed quite the bond with him and loves being around him. She always walks right up to the kennel and waits for Rex to lick her face. I think she is actually more comfortable around him then I am. We are anxious to have Rex and Bryan come home on Sept 12th.

Bryan and Rex