It was a lovely 80 degree day so our little family packed up a few things, strapped ourselves into the Mini, and took off for a day in Santa Monica. We haven't taken Anna Sophia to the beach since last fall, when she was barely walking. Now that she is running like crazy, we had a hunch she would enjoy it...but had NO idea she would love it quite as much. We brought her new sand toys thinking she'd love the giant sandbox but once she saw the water, she took off. (We didn't even bring a swimsuit or change of clothes because didn't think there was any way she'd get wet! New parents...)
Running and chasing dad up and down the beach, she was in heaven. Even when she got caught up in a wave and got a face full of sand and salt water, she sputtered but didn't cry and once she orientated herself, ran right back into the waves. Way too adorable for words. Once it was time to leave, we put her back in the convertible and drove down Sunset Blvd to home, happy as a clam. Ah, this is the life. Happy Valentine's Day to my little California beach girl.
