SoCal Castles

We're always looking for fun things to do, and new areas to explore on the weekends.  

We rarely have plans. 

Although, this weekend WAS different. 

We had a few residents over for a BBQ last night. It was fun!

But, last week I stumbled upon a website promoting the "50th Annual Corna Del Mar Sandcastle Contest". I marked the calendar immediately.

Just a short drive from our house is this beautiful-ness.

We were practically in awe by 1) how gorgeous it was and 2) how rich people are in southern California. 

Wow. 

How can people afford to live, like this, here? 

Anyway, a beach is a beach- always beautiful really. 

But, the neighborhood in Corona Del Mar was outstanding. 

Ridiculous beach mansions, and even what we decided had to be Hansel and Gretel's real house:

The sandcastle contest was also impressive. 

I can only imagine the amount of patience you must need to have in order to construct sandcastles like...

Too bad Audrey slept through the entire trip. 

But, we had a great day. 

love, kerry