We’ve been at the beach this week having some much needed family down time!
I’ve done a little of this…
(reading Sunday Morning Quilts and a whole stack of quilting books and magazines)
while the kids have done this….
and this…..
and yes, a lot of this….
I spent several pleasurable hours yesterday binding on the boardwalk with the sun at my back and the sound of gentle waves rolling in the background. It just can’t get any better than this!
Each year we escape for a week to Hermosa Beach, California with my husband’s parents and siblings. We stay in this adorable beach house owned by friends of the family. (The little green one surrounded by all the taller condos!)
This house has been in the owners’ family since 1915 and they only rent it out to reliable friends. I am glad Jason’s parents are such friends!
The beach itself is very wide and long, with volleyball tournaments taking place all up and down the beach.
Jason and I love to run barefoot on the beach next to the water where the sand is more firmly packed. It’s just lovely when the water laps around our ankles while we run!
Next week we will get back to our regular hectic lives, but for now, we’ll enjoy a few more days of paradise while we can…
Christa Quilts 
Looks like a wonderful time. I’ve never been to the Pacific, but I sure love the Atlantic beaches–from Maine and on south. Best wishes, a Maryland girl.
What a blessing to have a week at a house on the beach! Soak up the sun, the sound of the waves, the s l o w time with family and also soaking up time for binding and reading new quilt books for more ideas to share with us… your fan base1
How crazy!! I meant to say the sound of the ocean is wonderful. You can’t hear the beach!!!! LOL!!
The sound of the beach is wonderful!
Looks like fun! Enjoy some R and R!
Just my kind of vacation. Enjoy.
I’m so happy for you to have such a wonderful, relaxing family vacation. We just returned from Vegas where we had a wonderful family vacation. I can’t wait to go again.
It looks like a wonderful time with your family. Enjoy it to the fullest! Such a sweet spot to stay for some R&R.
Looks like loads of fun! My kind of vacation! Enjoy!!
You look so happy and relaxed! We are going to the beach in NC for a few days, soon. I hope I look as relaxed as you do! Hope you’re having a wonderful time. 🙂
Wow! Looks amazing and everyone is having a blast doing what they love!! Enjoy!!
Beachy vacations are awesome! We are blessed to live close to a dozen beaches and I have sworn to visit them regularly this summer 🙂
That looks fantastic. I’m sure you are enjoying every minute. I’m away for the weekend myself in the Berkshire Mountains and it is lovely. I’m just enjoying not having to cook or clean up the dishes for a few days.
So Glad you are taking some time for yourselves. Enjoy and energize.
What a wonderful place for a vacation…Looks like a beach movie set to me! Enjoy the rest of your holiday!
Wow…actually breathing in salt air and just sitting there. Sounds like the perfect vacation to me!
Looks so beautiful. Have a great time! Love that your are binding your quilt! Marie
That looks so nice & relaxing, enjoy it while you can. Don’t you hate having to go back to work?! I always take hand sewing & quilt books too! Have fun. 🙂
Enjoy your vacation! The weather looks beautiful. You have a nice looking family! Good pictures:)
You’re in my neck of the woods! The weather is perfect too. Enjoy the rest of your vacation.
Isn’t that a treat! Sunday morning is such a fun book. Enjoy your down time
What fun! Hope y’all are having a good time in SoCal.