Thursday, April 8, 2021

Spring Break!

Just a low-key day at the beach, but for granddaughter Lilly, it was the highlight of her spring break. We let her invite a friend, which was a BIG DEAL. With COVID, playing with friends has been very limited. With the adults all immunized, we were feeling a little more comfortable. Turned out to be a very uncrowded day, which also worked in our favor.

Really, the only downside of the day was the cool temps and gusty winds. You can see my wife is pretty bundled up. Did that slow down the girls? Heck no!





From swimming in the ocean to swimming in the pool (unheated), nothing seemed to slow them down. Ah, to be young again!
 
Not a sight you often see (no crowds at Tower 1, Huntington Beach).
 
Linking with Skywatch Friday.
Thanks for stopping by. 
Stay safe & stay healthy!


Posted by

50 comments:

  1. Carol @Comfort Spring StationApril 8, 2021 at 12:46 PM

    ah the girls are so pretty and full of fun - looks like a grand day at the beach!

    ReplyDelete
  2. JimApril 8, 2021 at 1:16 PM

    Beautiful. I have a beach scene and tower today too.

    ReplyDelete
  3. JocelynApril 8, 2021 at 1:27 PM

    So cute! My hubby always says the kids don't feel the cold.

    ReplyDelete
  4. David M. Gascoigne,April 8, 2021 at 2:19 PM

    It's great that Lilly was able to enjoy this time with a friend - so important for children to do that. Congratulations on facilitating it.

    ReplyDelete
  5. AlanaApril 8, 2021 at 2:30 PM

    Makes me want to seek out a beach. Today it got up to 77 where I live in New York State (highest temp by far this year) with a beautiful blue sky, but the wind was blowing - and I alternated between roasting in the sun and feeling chilled. Funny how I feel colder the older I get. Yes, to be young again!

    ReplyDelete
  6. TomApril 8, 2021 at 2:57 PM

    ...you had two cuties for models! That beach looked spacious, I've seen some beaches with people elbow to elbow. You sure had some gorgeous skies to enjoy.

    ReplyDelete
  7. William KendallApril 8, 2021 at 4:25 PM

    Kids love the water.

    ReplyDelete
  8. The PadreApril 8, 2021 at 5:31 PM

    Outstanding Shots There Brother - You Nailed The Pier Perspective - Happy Spring Break - Be Well

    Cheers

    ReplyDelete
  9. Yogi♪♪♪April 8, 2021 at 6:30 PM

    Looks like a lot of fun. Yep, we are vaccinated and we are doing a little bit more also. Great photos of two great young people really enjoying themselves. Kudos to you for making that happen.

    ReplyDelete
  10. AngieApril 8, 2021 at 8:11 PM

    I learned a long time ago with my own kids that they are impervious to cold when it comes to time at the beach! Glad it was not too crowded!

    ReplyDelete
  11. Iris FlaviaApril 8, 2021 at 9:37 PM

    Wonderful post. Oh, I remember when we were kids swimming in the cold North Sea in Germany. Yes, to be young again... Cute girls and so refreshing you may post this. My SIL does not let me show pics of my Nieces (OK, her kids, of course) online...
    Have seen them last summer and we´re still in lockdown.

    ReplyDelete
  12. rupam sarmaApril 8, 2021 at 10:10 PM

    Loved the post and Beautiful pics.

    ReplyDelete
  13. italiafinlandiaApril 8, 2021 at 11:33 PM

    You were in excellent company!

    ReplyDelete
  14. Nanda kumarApril 9, 2021 at 12:40 AM

    Wow! excellent pictures. Recently, my kids too love playing in sea water. Contrastingly, we do not have cooler beaches at our village thanks to tropical climate :-)

    ReplyDelete
  15. Bill April 9, 2021 at 12:46 AM

    Good on ya! Great pictures of a fine day.

    ReplyDelete
  16. Susie of ArabiaApril 9, 2021 at 1:59 AM

    Looks like the girls had a wonderful and memorable day! I'm sure Lilly really enjoyed being able to have a friend with her. Great that the beach wasn't crowded. I'm fully vaccinated since January, but my hubby just barely got his first dose a few days ago - we are still being very cautious.

    ReplyDelete
  17. eileeninmdApril 9, 2021 at 2:03 AM

    Hello,

    What a fun time for Lilly and her friend. The uncrowded beach looks great too. Pretty series of photos. Take care, have a happy day!

    ReplyDelete
  18. kwarkitoApril 9, 2021 at 2:37 AM

    a beautiful suite of family photos of sunshine and vacations. I love these views under the pier and the last photo makes me nostalgic for a childhood spent by the sea. Oh yes to be young again. Have a nice week-end

    ReplyDelete
  19. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"April 9, 2021 at 2:38 AM

    I hope the girls keep those photos to look back on decades from now. We never get those days again.

    ReplyDelete
  20. s.cApril 9, 2021 at 2:38 AM

    A real fun day. How nice to have a beach nearby to cool off from all that desert visits.

    ReplyDelete
  21. Jan K. alias AfanjaApril 9, 2021 at 2:42 AM

    You couldn't have given your daughter and her friend a greater favor, that's obvious.
    I think the first photo of the two girls under that wooden construction is beautiful.

    ReplyDelete
  22. Billy Blue EyesApril 9, 2021 at 2:56 AM

    Looks like you had a good day with few people around then. Kids don't seem to feel the cold but I bet they shivered when they came out

    ReplyDelete
  23. magiceyeApril 9, 2021 at 6:04 AM

    Beautiful captures.

    ReplyDelete
  24. carol l mckennaApril 9, 2021 at 6:10 AM

    Your granddaughter is so beautiful and growing up fast ~ what a lovely time you, your wife and girls ~ Beautiful photos too ~ Xo

    Living moment by moment,

    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

    ReplyDelete
  25. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderApril 9, 2021 at 6:28 AM

    Dearest Peter,
    Happy for your granddaughter and her friend!
    Both of you have been rather brave for tagging along.
    Hugs,
    Mariette

    ReplyDelete
  26. PerthDailyPhotoApril 9, 2021 at 7:27 AM

    Children definitely don't feel the weather like we do SPP, neither heat nor cold 😉 Delightful series of photos ✨

    ReplyDelete
  27. jack69April 9, 2021 at 8:04 AM

    Loved the kids and the pilings. Good shot. WE had one grand daughter and she was a gem! I know the feeling.
    Good thoughts from Florida!
    Sherry & jack

    ReplyDelete
  28. LisaApril 9, 2021 at 8:42 AM

    What a brilliant sky! Looks like the girls enjoyed themselves. I wonder if the one girl wants us to notice her manicure? I do!

    ReplyDelete
  29. Sharon WagnerApril 9, 2021 at 8:50 AM

    I like those under the bridge, far away portal shots. I'm finally getting my vaccine next week. Traveling will seem less death defying now. Happy Spring trails!

    ReplyDelete
  30. Small City ScenesApril 9, 2021 at 9:23 AM

    Oh what fun. Spring break at the beach. As you said 'oh to be young again'.
    MB

    ReplyDelete
  31. VENTANA DE FOTOApril 9, 2021 at 12:44 PM

    Buen juego te ha dado ese lugar fabuloso para la fotografía.

    Es bueno disfrutar de una cercanía del mar. en el encontramos muchos beneficios que afectan al estado de ánimo.

    ReplyDelete
  32. RevrunnerApril 9, 2021 at 1:35 PM

    Well, and to be able to share it with a friend means the world too.

    ReplyDelete
  33. Liz A.April 9, 2021 at 2:25 PM

    Looks like the girls had lots of fun. (Your granddaughter is going to appreciate all these pics of her when she gets older.) I'm picturing that part of the beach on surf competition days or when the air show comes to town. Amazing seeing it empty.

    ReplyDelete
  34. MaggidApril 9, 2021 at 3:11 PM

    Big Smiles, Beautiful Beach . . . Life as it should be.
    thank you!
    💙

    ReplyDelete
  35. Light and VoicesApril 9, 2021 at 4:25 PM

    Greetings and Salutations! I am so happy that Lilly invited a friend to enjoy Spring break with you. Was that Huntington Beach, CA? My favorite beach when I was in 7th grade. Time changes. Don't recognize it. LOL!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Spare Parts and PicsApril 12, 2021 at 12:54 PM

      Yes, Huntington Beach. Sadly, the Ruby's at the end of the pier closed. I used to like walking to the end of the pier for a burger. Not sure who the new owners are.

      Delete
  36. At Home In New ZealandApril 9, 2021 at 4:38 PM

    Love your perspective shots from under the pier. Children always seem so active that I don't think they have time to feel the cold :)

    ReplyDelete
  37. Tanza ErlambangApril 9, 2021 at 9:29 PM

    beautiful views....

    ReplyDelete
  38. MaschaApril 9, 2021 at 10:52 PM

    Great blue and: in april on the beach, that must be the paradis! I wear my winter coat in these days...
    Have a nice weekend

    ReplyDelete
  39. Pisi PrklApril 9, 2021 at 11:34 PM

    It´s been a long year. In that age year is a lifetime. Glad she can now enjoy friend(s).

    ReplyDelete
  40. Nancy ChanApril 10, 2021 at 1:15 AM

    Beautiful place with great beach and clear blue sky. The young girls really enjoyed themselves.

    ReplyDelete
  41. RantenApril 10, 2021 at 3:07 AM

    It looks cold but lovely, and the girls look happy :-))

    ReplyDelete
  42. picpholioApril 10, 2021 at 5:21 AM

    So strange to see these almost empty beaches whole over the world.... At least, these two had a great day.

    ReplyDelete
  43. Lady FiApril 10, 2021 at 6:51 AM

    Fun shots.

    ReplyDelete
  44. SharonApril 10, 2021 at 8:13 AM

    You captured some wonderful photos of this memorable day at the beach. My favorites are 4 and 5. I love those shots.

    ReplyDelete
  45. AmyApril 10, 2021 at 2:27 PM

    You're fortunate to be vaccinated, ours is very slow here at the moment, we are still waiting.

    ReplyDelete
  46. Beatrice P. BoydApril 10, 2021 at 5:17 PM

    The photos of your granddaughter and her friend were great to see, Rick. Looks like the girls were having a great beach day and the shot of them under the piers was terrific!

    ReplyDelete
  47. DawnApril 11, 2021 at 8:17 AM

    Adorable young ladies and a memory for their whole lives. Gorgeous pictures, as always.

    ReplyDelete
  48. Sallie (FullTime-Life)April 13, 2021 at 1:48 PM

    Great to be getting back to what used to be normal !

    ReplyDelete
  49. Divers and SundryApril 14, 2021 at 11:11 AM

    Fun time on the beach. And Cheezits :) Sounds like a great outing.

    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)