The ocean stirs the heart, inspires the imagination
and brings eternal joy to the soul. - Robert Wyland
I couldn't agree more, Bob.
I hope he doesn't mind if I call him Bob.
Anyhoo, you might have noticed that I didn't update the blog last week.
The Shifleys were on vacation.
We celebrated the end of the school year by hitting the road and heading to California.
And it was good.
Did you see the smiles on Kyle's and Hayden's face?
We went to a little place called Fort Bragg, CA.
Spent a lot of time on the beach.
And it was pretty, pretty good.
I feel like we all got rejuvenated and are ready for the rest of 2021.
More details later but I just wanted to say hi and share some of our memories.
Have a wonderful week and thanks for stopping by.
Take care.
I will persevere. I will keep moving forward. I will be the stream.
Those are great pictures, looks like great weather! I would rather go to the beach than anywhere else in the world; we have to wait until the end of Sept.
ReplyDeleteThe beach is the best.
DeleteI love all the fantastic photos, every single one of you look so happy! I'm so glad you are enjoying the summer. Please tell me you went to Sea Glass Beach while you were in Fort Bragg, it's one of the places on my bucket list. Enjoy the rest of the summer with the fam!
ReplyDeleteYes we did, Martha, and it was worth the trip. It is pretty amazing how it came to be.
DeleteIt looks like fun, but a little chilly? Nothing like a California beach! I’m glad you went to a redwood forest. Don’t they smell amazing?
ReplyDeleteYes and yes, Bijoux.
DeleteIt's good to know a good time was had by all.
ReplyDeleteWe definitely were sad that it was over, Joanne.
DeleteThose are the best pictures! You have the sweetest family and I am so happy for you that you had such a great vacation!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Bonnie.
DeleteDid you get any live fire exercises in while on the Fort Bragg beach?
ReplyDeleteNot this time, Mike.
DeleteWow a 12 hour drive, I'm impressed. Looks like it was worth it though, that beach is beautiful. Lovely set of photos.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Joey.
DeleteGreat looking family!
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteYour family looks like they enjoyed themselves. I was on the beach last week, but in North Carolina, so the weather and topography are so different. I love the California beaches and I have travelled a couple of times in the past the trip from Boise to Reno--that's some lovely country in eastern Oregon and northern Nevada.
ReplyDeleteWe did, Jeff. We are going to have visit an Atlantic Ocean beach sometime.
DeleteSo much fun! What a happy family!
ReplyDeleteThanks, 3d.
DeleteUs middle of the country people are always envious of those who live within a day's drive of the ocean.
ReplyDeleteP.S. Been hearing a lot about the Boise real estate market in the news.
Boise has been in the news a lot lately, Ed. The market is insane.
DeleteNow I'm jealous. Seriously looks like the perfect vacation....and no one else on the beach. Gotta love that. Your family is beautiful. But I missed the dog😆
ReplyDeleteWe missed her too, Peg. She was safe and sound at home.
DeleteLooks like a great time. When i lived in California we'd often head over to Fort Bragg for a beach visit. So pretty, the Northern California coast.
ReplyDeleteIt is a lovely place, Bob.
DeleteLooks like a great time!!
ReplyDeletexoxo :-)
TY, AK!
DeleteSuch beautiful photos! I can sense the calm and enjoyment in them. There is something so therapeutic about the beach and big trees. :) Glad you had such a wonderful vacation!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Margaret.
DeleteWow, that sunset is fantastic! Looks like you all had a lot of fun.
ReplyDeleteWe did, Wistful Dreamer.
DeleteThat is a long drive. Did you do it in two days? I am not a fan of Western California.
ReplyDeleteYep, we broke it up, bathwater.
DeleteThose are fantastic photos to remember your good time by!
ReplyDeleteThank you, jenny_o.
Deletedang..could have taken a right in Nevada and come to Texas..
ReplyDeleteNext time, Jackiesue.
DeleteFun. Very jealous
ReplyDeleteThanks, JM.
DeleteThat's awesome. I loved your pictures. Looks like you had a good time.
ReplyDeleteLove these photographs! They're awesome! :)
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