Newport Beach with Family and Friends

On July 8th my sister Daidre and her 4 kids arrived at my house from Texas. We were so excited to spend 3 weeks with them. Unfortunately Daidre didn't get to just come and relax at my house, I had to drag her to CA the very next day. I had photography shoots lined up and so we decided to have a little fun while we were in CA. Our first stop was Newport Beach:) My in-laws, sister-in law Kathy and her family, and my old neighbors from Upland all came with us. I was excited to spend time with family and friends.

This last March, while I was working in CA again, I took my kids to the beach to photograph them there. Jayden happened to get wiped out by a wave while fully dressed. He says he almost drown. I would have to disagree, but now he is terrified of the waves. He just happily played in the sand under the umbrella the whole time. I didn't mind at all:)

Much time was spent digging some sort of whatever.

These are Kathy's men. Her husband Tim, his two boys, and their son Garrison.

I'm sure Garrison wishes he was out in the ocean with his brothers and dad. Someday...Garrison.

My little Sadie loved building and playing in the sand.

My cutie, putootie, niece, Kati Mae. She doesn't get to go to the beach very often and as you can see she loves it.

Kara spent most of her time in the water boogie boarding or body surfing. Unfortunately she got badly sunburned on her face. She had never been sunburned before, but now she knows what it feels like....ouch.

GO KARA GO!!!

My sister Daisy Mae showed up a little later. All of the kids were so excited to see her, but they were full of sand by this point...

Kipp was deemed as unhuggable due to the amount of sand on his body:)

Here's Daisy's action shot...come on Daisy...don't play in the ocean like a sissy....jump in!!!!!

Her main squeeze, Dave, went to play with the kids in the ocean. They sure like spending time with him.

Here's Dave's action shot. I think if Daisy and Dave were having and action shot contest....um, Dave would win. Sorry Daisy:)

Emma took the hat and goggle look very seriously....hahaha!

All in all, we had a great time!!!! Although next time we need to apply more SUNBLOCK more OFTEN!