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Are we still really doing recaps from our time in California? Yes. We are. Because we freaking did so much while we were there!! (For those of you who follow The Jacksons blog too, some of these may be repeats for you.) So...here we go.

During our trip to Cali we got to go to the coast with The Jacksons and Nana and Papa Smith. It was such a great getaway since this California girl hadn't seen the ocean in over a year!! (Mountains are pretty and all, but c'mon!) We spent 3 days and 2 nights in Monterey at the lovely home (really, really lovely home) of family friend Grandma Quinn. The first day there we stopped for sandwiches to take with us to the beach. I wish I could describe to you the comedy show that took place at the deli we went to, but it would be a blog within itself. The sandwiches were less than phenomenal, but the scenery more than made up for it.

Jonah had a blast exploring all of the rocks and picking up the "sand" (Northern California pebble sand) and chucking it as far as he could.

 

Jonah and Cuz Noah wore the rocks down with all of their climbing. They got in a little game of tug of war with a piece of kelp too. (*pics by KC)

 

Jonah and I both looked for shells in the sand, though the activity definitely held my attention longer than his.

Before we left we all took a few moments where we just stared at the crashing waves. Jonah was safe holding onto Nana's hands. It did my heart good seeing everyone together like that.