Tide Poolin'

'I need some rest before I start my hike.'

Helping my sister navigate the 'train track path' down to the beach....

A gorgeous view... even better through pink Dora sunglasses!

Danni  didn't care for the wet sand...

Nature isn't her gig.

I ran away from the waves... sand AND water in the shoes isn't good.

We found tons of baby crabs... and Mommy crabs, and Daddy crabs...

She wanted THAT rock....

I taught her how to throw rocks into the ocean...

Writing my name in the sand for the very first time....  you can't read it because Danni tried to 'help'

Who gets to go the beach in January?!  WE DO!!  Although the water was a little chilly, the weather was perfect for a trek to Crystal Cove in Newport Beach to check out some tide pools.  We saw all sorts of sea creatures... baby fishies, crabs, sea anenomes, birdies... you name it!  Our favorite part was throwing rocks into the ocean ... and finding 'beach moneys' (pennies and quarters) along the path of our hike  (hmmm... Daddy started the hike with a lot more change in his pocket than he had at the end... )   Danni and I still aren't sand's biggest fans... maybe we just need more practice!  ;)