Thursday, February 16, 2012

california: day 4

 On Tuesday, we gathered at Bolsa Chica to celebrate Aunt Carol's 50th birthday!  The Hickman family loves the beach & it was the most perfect January day we could have asked for.


 It was sunny & not too windy!  Uncle Keith & Natasha did a great job decorating for the party!



 Cedar & Lincoln played in the sand while we settled in & set up our chairs.  :)


 Cedar was excited to be near the water, but didn't actually want to get in the water.


 Throwing sand at the waves.


 Run away!


 Finn was more interested in getting a little wet & went in up to his knees (sometimes higher when waves came in) with Griffin & Ronan.

I didn't end up taking too many photos, but we enjoyed a barbecue, party games, prizes, and even cake & ice cream by the bonfire after the sun set!



 Digging with Tyler!


 Sadie, Ronan & Griffin digging too!


 Family self portrait at sunset.  :P


 Uncle Mike, Aunt Nancy & Lincoln
It definitely got chilly when the sun set & the wind picked up.  Thankfully there were blankets & a bonfire!  :)


 The birthday girl!


Me (with a crazy expression) & Melissa

Happy birthday, Aunt Carol!  We sure had fun.  This might've been one of the first trips to the California beach that I didn't get too much sun!  ;)


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