We had an impromptu family gathering today with all of our kids and grandkids to commemorate the opening day of a vacation trip for Sarah, Gregorio, and their kids. We met at Ventura Harbor Village, a place I’d never been before, and had a little lunch and a quick trip down to the beach. It was a beautiful day, the kids were happy to be romping on the grass and later in the water, and we all had a chance to spend a couple of fun hours together.

Safe travels, Sarah and Gregorio. Here’s wishing you a wonderful time exploring the California coast and then heading inland to other beautiful parts of the country. Vaya con Dios.

Sarah, Ray, Ethan, Rachael, Nico, Luna, Liz, Gregorio, and Lyla

Luna and Auntie Liz with Gregorio doing some last-minute work in the background.

The two littlest first cousins: Lyla and Ethan

Nico, Lyla, Ron, and Ron along with Luna’s frog

Chula (Gregorio and Sarah’s Scottie), Ray, Auntie Rachael, Ethan, and Nico

Returning from playing in the ocean with some very wet kids

Sarah helping Nico clean up before the car ride and Lyla already dusted off and baby-powdered to get the sand off.

Sarah and Gregorio helping Nico get reclothed before heading north.

Happy travels!