Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Jalama Beach

Warning: This post has picture overload!

We had such a fun time with the Bunker family at the annual Jalama Beach camping trip. We had such a blast!

We started off with a little birthday party for Gracers.

And, of course some cake.

Baby girl loves to read! Thanks for all the awesome new books and toys, Grandma and Grandpa!

Getting pretty good at unwrapping presents. That's an important skill to have! :)

I must say I was a little jealous of all the cuddling Grace did with her Uncle Brian on the trip. She never cuddles with me like that. Although this time it may have been because of the delicious homemade ice cream he was feeding her...

What a life.

First time in the ocean. Like most things, she didn't like it a first, but after she warmed up to the idea we couldn't keep her away!
Gracie had a fun time playing in the water with Daddy and Uncle Bri.

And Dobby. They were just the right size to play with each other.

She made the funniest crawl-prints.

Long walks on the beach are one of the best Jalama traditions.

Though she liked walking better than riding.

Resting on the rock that tarred Grandpa's pants.
What a beautiful place and view for a bath!

How cute is my hubby? This was on our big pig adventure hike. Alas, the pigs foiled us again this year. Someday we will see those darn pigs!

Caveman Brian

Another Jalama tradition is a photography contest. This year I got in on the action. It was really fun to run outside with your camera like you were going to get the best shot ever to make Auntie Mur squeal. It's easy to take pictures when the scenery is so amazing! Here are a bunch of my entries:
Classic.








Don't you want to just eat her up, she's so cute!
The "Oooo" Face. She's gotten really good at making it. It's probably my favorite face she makes.

We had such a fun time at Jalama with my family and my cousins. Thanks everyone, for another great Jalama year!

5 comments:

Shakirra said...

I really like the picture with the life guard tower. The clouds in the background are shaped kind of like crashing waves! How cool is that. Sounds like yo had an awesome time! Happy late b-day to Grace!
Talk to you soon!

Andrea Tao said...

I remember when I went with you guys to check out this beach for the first time to see if you guys liked it. That was a LONG time ago! Does your cousin Katie go with you guys? How is she doing? Looks like you guys had fun! And you'r getting really good using your new camera!

The Popes said...

I think that the picture of Grace on the boogie board is the best and should of been entered! Looks like a ton of fun!!! I miss the beach so much!!!

Bethany said...

Cute pics, Amanda!! I too love the one where Grace is on the boogie board :) Glad to see you're having tons of fun!

JoSue said...

Wow! You seriously made me miss California so much! I love it down there. Maybe we'll retire there...when we can afford a 1-bedroom apartment. :) Looks like a fun trip. I love the pic with Grace sitting on the surf board looking at the ocean. Classic.