I am tired. That about sums up how I feel after this weekend. It was a pretty laid back weekend, I guess. There wasn’t a whole lot of our usual shenanigans. We’re typically running around like crazy people finding fun stuff to do in and around L.A. Most of this weekend was spent doing stuff that needed to be done (haircuts, grocery shopping, etc.) It wasn’t until Memorial Day that we ditched the must-do and did some stuff we wanted to do.
We had looked into a few events in honor of Memorial Day but all of them seemed like they’d be too packed to enjoy it with our babies. So, we started thinking of what we could do instead. We ended up piling into the car and just driving. I was on my phone checking emails and talking to the kids. When I looked up, we were in Long Beach. Sweet!
I knew lunch had to be our first stop. We hadn’t eaten since breakfast and it was getting close to 1p. The kids were going to turn on us soon. We had a nice, low-key lunch and then headed out to walk the pier. There are always a million things going on at any given pier at any given time. There was a band performing old Motown tunes. They had quite the crowd.
We walked a bit further and saw boats. I looked at my husband and told him I thought that would be cool. He agreed and we got our tickets and headed for the line to wait for our tour by boat. My husband was singing the theme song from Gilligan’s Island while we were in line. Not exactly the tune you want to have stuck in your head before you get on a boat! LOL! I’m always up for being a tourist in Southern Cali. There are always so many things to do. It’s easy to stumble up on something cool.
The kids are always up for anything on the water so they were excited. I’m the same way. I wonder where they get it from. *shrugs* The boat ride was an hour and that was just enough with two small kids.
They had a good time. My son kept saying he saw sharks in the water. His imagination goes wild often. LOL.
My daughter loved looking out at all the ships and she saw a few ducks and seagulls along the way. That was all she needed.
We ended the day at the park to let them release what ever sillies they had left before we got home for dinner. I always love to just watch them run around and be kids. It’s fun to get to be a kid again with them. That’s the awesome gift of parenthood.
How was your weekend? Any Memorial Day events? Great food?
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You guys look so cute! Our Memorial Day was pretty laid back and uneventful (see: stayed at home). 🙂
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That sounds like a nice detour for the long weekend.
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I totally agree that relaxing into childhood with your kids is the BEST! Your boat trip sounds so fun!
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Did the boat ride make you feel nauseous at all? Our Memorial Day consisted of a lot of rain and mud!
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I didn’t get nauseous! I was surprised. I usually do!
Not rain and mud! Argh!
Cam recently posted…Somehow, we ended up on a boat…
What a fun adventure and I am sure your kids were in heaven….mine would have been! You had an awesome day for it, too!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) recently posted…LEGOLAND® California Water Park
They loved it! It was the firs thing my son told his teacher about the next day!
Cam recently posted…Somehow, we ended up on a boat…
Over spring break, my kids had their first boating excursion. We were on a dolphin tour- but they couldn’t have cared less! They loved th fact that they were on a boat!
Carly Bellard recently posted…Teaching Patriotism
There is just something about being on the water…
Cam recently posted…Somehow, we ended up on a boat…
Glad you had a nice weekend! Our kids love boats too. One of their favorite parts of Disney World are the ferries. LOL
Jenn recently posted…Alabama Jubilee Hot Air Balloon Festival
A boat trip is fun! We went out on a boat with friends yesterday and relaxed on the beach.
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I have never ever been on a boat, it looks like a load of fun! I really want to go on one!
Looks like so much fun- I love going on boat rides and fishing.
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Fun! It looks like lots of memories were created.
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That sounds like a wonderful and fun time for your family.
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We grilled on Memorial Day. I really love going boating any day of the year!
Janell Poulette recently posted…Perfectly Grilled Moist Pork Chops
The one thing we didn’t do was grill! I really need to get my hands on some BBQ!
Cam recently posted…Somehow, we ended up on a boat…
What a fun family trip. I spent me Memorial Day working while the kids were in school for a make up day.
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Looks like a beautiful day! I wish I could go out on the water!
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We headedto see my fiances parents graves and then cleaned the garage. That was an all day event!!
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Being on nice calm water is totally relaxing. But, most of the time I end up getting woozy.
We cleaned out our garage.
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What an awesome way to spend an afternoon. I have to say if my husband starting singing the Gilligan’s Island tune before getting on a boat, I’d throw him overboard, hahaha!! You have a beautiful family!
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I did give him the stink eye for his choice of song! LOL!
Cam recently posted…Somehow, we ended up on a boat…
What a great weekend! We were definitely hitting up the beach and pool time!
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Boats can always offer a good distraction. I have always loved boating!
You are such a beautiful family! It sounds like you had a great weekend and I love how spontaneous it was 🙂
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Thank you! It seems that we are doing a lot of spontaneous stuff lately. FUN!
Cam recently posted…Somehow, we ended up on a boat…
What a great way to spend the day! I seriously need a good boat trip this summer myself 🙂
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Looks like you had a great day! A boat ride is a perfect way to relax too.
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We had a relaxing day at home. We did have a cookout with my parents.
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Sounds like you had a fun day! Impromptu things like ending up n a boat can be fun!
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Sounds like you all had a great time.Our day was pretty relaxed and boring in comparison lol.
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Relaxed is GOOD!
Cam recently posted…Somehow, we ended up on a boat…
Great photos! You look like you are having a great time!
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What a wonderful day! I would love to find myself and my children on a boat for the day. I don’t think we’ve ever been out before. We’ve been on a tiny boat around our camp to fish on our lake but nothing like what you experienced. Your kids looks like they had a blast.
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I like to do things on the water too. You got some great pictures here!
Sounds like your family had a fun time. I live on a lake and spend hours on the water. The water to me is so relaxing.
Living on a lake sounds wonderful!
Cam recently posted…Somehow, we ended up on a boat…
How fun! It looks like you all got to enjoy the weekend, together! I love the boat photos!
What a fabulous weekend.I have only been a boat a couple of times and loved it!!
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It looks like you and your family had a great time!
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What a fun time and great memory! I need to get my youngest two on a boat this Summer!
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We love spending the weekend at our family cabin with afternoons on the boat. It’s so much fun.
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It looks like you guys had so much fun! I love that last photo! So cute!
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Whenever I get on a boat, I sing the “I’m on a boat song” from SNL. Can’t help it. I’m glad you got some fun in on your holiday weekend!
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Funny, I kept saying to myself “I’m on a boat”. I was thinking of the Old Spice guy when he randomly says “I’m on a horse”
Cam recently posted…Somehow, we ended up on a boat…
What a fun way to enjoy your day…looks like a great time!!
Your kids are adorable. We love boats too – especially the kiddos. They love to fish so we spend lots of time on the boat.
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I love that you guys just go places and see where you end up. We spent a lot of our weekend on the beach.
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I love boat rides. Something about movement and sound of the water that just puts me at peace. Glad you guys enjoyed your three day weekend.
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It looks like you guys had a great time! I’ve actually never been on a boat before :O
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I love the water too and boats. I love the title.
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Looks like a great day of surprise. Love the pic of you two!
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Boat days are the best days, aren’t they? I’d love to spend a little more time as a tourist in Southern California. What a beautiful state!
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Such a fun memorial day! The kids are getting so big :)Beautiful pictures.
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