Carpinteria State Beach Camping Trip

We just returned from our Labor Day week of camping at Carpinteria State Beach with several other families. It is such a highlight of our year. I'm not sure if you've ever been to this campground, but it is pretty much the most amazing place. Your trailer is steps from the beach, steps from the fun, steps from watching the tide pools, and steps from gazing at the sunset while you eat your dinner. We had the most wonderful and relaxing time at the beach, and the boys played endless hours of foursquare and rode their bikes around the campground. Of course, we biked into the quaint little town for a visit to the old-fashioned candy store for some yummies. It was such a privilege to be alongside the most wonderful people I know, having great conversations and watching all our children play together and enjoy their time. I am so thankful for these sweet dear families and their sweet kids that my kids get to grow up with. The Lord is so good to allow us to enjoy these gifts from Him!



Some of the teens that were there. I love the reflection on the sand!

A group shot of most of the kids!

Vance found a little hermit crab in the tidepools!

Playin' around at the tide pools!

Austin exploring the anemones....

Luke looking for creatures!!!

Enjoying frozen chocolate bananas in the trailer! A group of happy kids!

They were having too much fun to act serious. Seriously!!!!

We miss Carpinteria already.....Lord willing we will get to do it again next year!