Goggles!!

Elena has become very interested in Daddy's swim goggles.  They were so cute, I'm glad I had the camera around to snap a couple photos.

La Jolla Cove and Beach

 Checking out the seals at La Jolla Cove aka Children's Pool with Grandma Donna.

There is a long standing debate (lawsuit) over this area--keep it for the seals or boot the seals and let the children have access to it again.  I love watching the seals frolic and sun bathe. 

 After we watched the sea lions, we made our way to La Jolla Shores.  We really enjoy coming to this beach, if you haven't already noticed.

 Grandma Donna and Grandpa Pat enjoying the sun, ocean breeze and Elena playing in the sand.

I seem to get heckled about not being in pictures but it is hard being family photographer and get in the pictures.  I've made more of an attempt to snap a shot with me in it once in awhile.  Here is a nice arm reach shot with Elena playing in the background.

 Elena loves going to the beach.  She is a total California girl.  She would go to the beach after school if she could.  I love watching her excitement and letting her run free.  Today she even had fun in the ocean--this was the first time this year she actually wanted to play in the water.

Elena with Sand Castle Village before Elena stomped all the castles to the ground.

Swinging at Shelter Island

 Here are just a few pictures of Elena enjoying the swings at Shelter Island.  She loved watching the boats, kayaks, and of course the birds.