OM: Tidepools

I'm finally getting some of these photos from our tidepool adventure onto the blog. We had such an amazing day, even though we live relatively close to the beach, we just don't get there often enough. I'm hoping we can make it at least a few times a month on the weekends with daddy this summer, and I'm also hoping that Oliver doesn't consider sand to be a delicious food item! I'm a little bit too much of a wimp to take both kids to the beach by myself. Marissa is like a magnet to the big waves and I'm worried about taking my eye off her for a split second while getting distracted by Oliver. These tidepools were probably some of the very best I have ever been to in my life. They were filled with beautiful colorful starfish, sea anemones, urchins, sea cucumbers that squirt water at you, and much more. If you live in the area, they are beyond worth checking out. The drive through Palos Verdes is beautiful as well. Here is a link to directions to Abalone Cove and how to find the tide pools: http://www.palosverdes.com/rpv/recreationparks/AbaloneCoveShoreline/index.cfm Definitely bring lots of water, especially if it is a warm day, it is an actual hike down to the beach. I also recommend packing a picnic lunch as there are picnic tables at the top of the bluff and a beautiful grassy area to play in. I'm excited to announce too that we are closing on our house next week! I CANNOT WAIT to move in and set things up just so, and one of the things I am most looking forward to is printing some photos of the kids and family for their rooms. We will be moved in just in time for Oliver's first birthday as well, so that should be fun!