We watched the weather forecast closely to make sure we would have some nice days in Seaside. We had until Friday to cancel. The weather looked good until the day we left so we went for it. The morning we woke up to leave (Tuesday), the weather app changed and gave us two bad days. Too late now! Off we went to Seaside. Carrie was already on her way but we did get an earlier start that I thought we would. We left at 7am. Here is the boy before we left - sad faced and with Bear.
The City Center Motel. We were in unit 1 beside the pool. This was a great unit for us. Number 6 on the other side of the pool looks nice too. I thought we were going to miss having the little cottage one - but this was much nicer because the boy could have his bath.
Tuesday, we arrived and headed straight to the beach to play. We did wave jumping, beach bowling, and we made some roads and tunnels. Christian found a buddy his age and they had a great time chasing each other and playing.
Carrie found us! She does a happy dance. (At least I think that is what is going on.)
Carrie brings dinner!! YAY!
Patio chilling and hat swapping.
Wednesday morning, Carrie and I were up early and off to Indian Beach. Carrie got a new 9ft surfboard. It is a beaute and it fits in her car!!! This was the best morning of the trip. The waves were small and the tide was out but the sun was shining and we were in the water. However, as the tide went further out - the waves fizzled all together leaving us floating with nothing to ride.
Here is Carrie's new board:
Wednesday we walked to the outlets where Jonny and Carrie got new shoes. Bear came with us.
The boy rode some rides.
Then we stopped and played some games on the sunny patio. The boy got new tracks and a new train.
Chilling with Bear on the patio in his awesome travel chair :-)
Wednesday we spent the rest of the day at the beach. I got him in his wet suit to make it a more normal thing to wear - get him used to it. He played in the water forever. He wasn't cold and definitely wasn't getting any sun. I got some sun though :-)
Carrie covered up. hahaha!!
Carrie got new sunglasses :-)
Thursday it rained and it was windy. There was nothing to ride in the ocean. Carrie and I went for a run down to the Cove and back down the path. Then we all went to an early movie. We watched BFG. The boy sat through most of it. He kept tapping me and whispering, "Tell Carrie this is awesome."
Bear got down and DJed for us on the patio just under the eave, out of the rain.
We went and played at Funland and got some nachos and tater tots. I think they gave us a whole bag of tater tots. Here are the left overs after eating as much as we could and bringing them home. It doesn't look like we ate anything! Why do Americans give you so much food?
A long day of fun - Bear and Big Boy are tuckered right out.
Friday morning, it is our last chance to surf. It is raining but we get up and drive over to Indian Beach. We saw two deer. Sadly, we didn't see anything to ride. The tide was not as far out as before but the wind was up and everything was mush. How will I ever get good at this sport if I don't get to surf? I must live somewhere where I can surf. At this rate I will be a beginner until I am retired. I am really going to get good then! (RIGHT?)
Rest stop and Taco del Mar munching. Last America food of the trip. Let's go home and get healthy for a few weeks before we head back down.
My birthday started on Wednesday when we were still in Vancouver. Jonny, Christian, and I went for a walk and chill. Jonathon got his hairs trimmed up and we sat at a couple of different city spots and enjoyed the different flavours and views. Somewhere along our travels we lost Sophie the giraffe and wish her well in her new life. I envision her with a cute little puppy squeaking happily. Christian's new favourite things to put in his mouth are water bottles.... and... Gatorade bottles... At one of our chill spots Jonny gave me my birthday presents... I scored! I also won ten bucks on crossword scratch and wins. It was a great day that started with swimming and ended with beers with G in Gastown. None of it was planned it just was one of those nice sunny I am leaving for Vegas on my birthday tomorrow days. The next morning came too soon. A hang over is never fun and it is even less fun with a baby that wakes up and is ready to go and is smiling at you an...
We knew that road tripping with a toddler wasn't going to be always pleasant - but we also knew that it would be way better than being on a plane - at least with our toddler. Christian is one and a half on this trip and just like last year he went through some new changes just to mess with us. Luckily, we are a powerful team and we were able to overcome these challenges … so far! Our journey started in Vancouver. We stopped at the skate park to drop off used shoes and decks. Some kid is going to be happy. (or bum?) Next stop: Langley! We had a visit with Grandma and Grandpa. I love this picture :-) Christian likes Grandpa's cars - watch out! Next stop: Seattle! Light rail to the Crab Pot. The Crab Pot - we made it and we ATE it! Christian is scoring with the toys on this trip. Now I really understand why I got new toys when my parents took us on road trips! Sunset Seattle squirm time. ...
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