I {heart} Malibu

So one of my 'requirements' for this trip was that we go to a GOOD beach. I've been to a couple of different ones in Cali and really hadn't been impressed. I wanted a nice, big, clean, beautiful beach; like you see on tv. I talked with Chelsea and she suggested Zuma beach in Malibu. Much to Luke's surprise (I'm not normally an 'early' riser) I got everyone up and going at 5 am. (4 pacific time) It was so worth it. As we left the crazy busy downtown LA area and pulled on to the Pacific Coast Highway we could see endless beaches and ocean. It was amazing. I loved all of the beach houses in Malibu, such character! We grabbed some sandwiches and had a picnic on the beach, so much fun! (And Bailee learned where 'sandwiches' got their name!)

Bailee enjoyed the water even though it was cold. Mostly, I think she was happy to be out of the car!

 

Bailee also liked finding shells and rocks. She brought some special ones (and by special I mean every one that she saw) home to put in her rock garden. (I had to designate a place for her own rock garden; all of the rocks she collects have been put in my flower garden or on the lawn. This is a much better solution for us all.)

Malibu Continued....

Maddox cried when I took him close to the water. I think the big waves and the noise scared him. He did really enjoy the sand though, and I'm sure he ate more than his fair share.

This was his first trip to the beach, and the first one Bailee will remember. (She was about 9 months when we went to San Diego)

Grandma found a dead hermit crab, Bailee was inspecting it. Love that face!

Love this one too! She had so much fun, once she got over the whole 'sand get's in everything' thing. I was surprised that she let Grampy bury her! The first of many surprises on this trip.