Girls' beach trip 2009

My friend Michele and I try to go camping at the beach at least once a year (except last year when I was pregnant). Our favorite place is Thornehill Broome, just north of Malibu near Point Mugu because it's the only campground in Southern California literally right on the beach. Talk about an ocean view! Pookie may be gone, but I have a new camping buddy! Kayla had a blast. She only attempted to put sand in her mouth once. After that, she just enjoyed watching the grains of sand fall through her fingers. Aah, It was sure nice to get away from the desert heat for a few days!

Kayla's first stroll on the beach.

Kayla spent alot of time in her pack-n-play under the shade tent. Luckily she didn't seem to mind. She's such a good girl!

Discovering the hard way that sand doesn't taste good.

Catching some morning rays before it got too hot.

Surprisingly, she loved sitting in her new beach chair!

Michele and her new puppy Reba.

Kayla enjoyed crawling around on the air bed inside our tent. She also liked looking out the tent windows.

After I got sunburned on the first day, I learned to keep us covered up during the hottest part of the day. I also wisened up and put Kayla in the front pack instead of carrying her.