Keeping Up With Kirbys

On our way to half moon bay Josh stopped at a road side market to buy me some cherries. They were so YUMMY!   I was surprised by the amount of fruit crops along the coast to Half Moon Bay State Beach.   We made a quick side trip to Pidgeon Point because the lighthouse was just too cute to pass.   We walked behind the lighthouse on an overlook and watched sea lions sunbathing.   Sea Lions….actual sea lions!   I know they don’t come from the zoo but I’ve never seen them in their natural habitat.   Bean enjoyed the ocean for the first time.   He chased waves, shadows of the sea gulls, and hopped around the sand. Half Moon Bay State Beach He provided us with hours of entertainment. Next stop…SAN FRANCISO. Whatever happened to predictability, the milkman, the paperboy, the evening t.v.??? Yes, we found the Full House house.   There was a small warning sign reminding us not to be too loud or do anythi...

Hollywood Hills, Hollywood Walk of fame, Beverly Hills, Rodeo drive, and Malibu beach California Donuts was on Jenna's bucket list so when we finally crawled out of bed we headed there. They already had their lines roped off so they could contain the crazy. We got in line ordered our Donuts and waited like nice Texans to get to the pay window.  Crazy LA Lady to Donut Worker :  yes, I'll take 3 apple fritters and I'll just go up there and pay. Crazy LA Lady to me :  I know it looks like I'm cutting in front of you but I'm not. Me :  Well, you actually ordered after us so you'll probably need to pay after us. Crazy LA Lady to me :  Well, I saw a guy just come up and do this. Me :  Yes, he had a call in order. You just ordered after us. Crazy LA Lady to Person on her phone :  So these people think I'm cutting in line and it actually looks like I am but I'm really not. Donut Employee : (hands lady our order and tells her price) ...

Okay moms, let’s talk about Disney.   I’m going to be real honest with you.   The notebooks you create and the maps you print out, the discounts and packages and clubs and bracelets and t-shirts and rewards make me sweat.   I seriously get overwhelmed and want nothing to do with this place OR maybe I’m just jealous that you’ve figured out the ins and outs of Disney.   I’m simple.   I like simple and we just kept it really simple.   Our plan was to spend ONE day in Disneyland on a tight budget and have the most magical time ever.    We woke up a 4:30 a.m.—we were a little excited and needed about an hour drive time to get through LA traffic. We made it to the gates before they opened and just stood there to take in the excitement of just being at the most magical place earth.   I looked at all the moms with strollers adorned with shoe caddies that held every family member’s drinks for the day.   The basket...

We finally made it to California OR are we in another country?!   So weird, we just went through a customs check at the border.   Border Attendant:   Do you have any fruits or nuts? Josh: (long stare) No. Border Attendant:   Do you have any wood? Josh: (mumbling “Damn, hippie state”) No sir. (again Josh mumbling "Never mind the large amount of drugs or guns in our trailer, I guess".) If you know Josh then you know that we are in California because he LOVES Jenna and this is somewhere she wanted to see and experience. After 8 hours of driving we arrived at the RV park .   I actually thought it was RV storage and I could tell Josh was coming up with a plan on how to park this bad boy.   We usually plan our gas stops based on the difficulty to pull through and no back-ups to exit. Josh:   No lie…..they are going to use a fork lift to put us in our spot. Me: What in the world?!-- as I am looking around at the animals pa...

We arrived in Sedona and unloaded the trailer at Cave Springs campsite.   Josh read about a hike that was one of the most popular and family friendly in Sedona so we thought we would give it a try.   It was the West Fork of Oak Creek Trail in Sedona, Arizona and just 2 miles from our campsite. This hike started with a valley full of apple trees that descended down into a canyon with overwhelming red canyon walls that followed along a beautiful creek.   We took Bean with us and allowed him to run off his leash whenever the trail was clear.   He provided us lots of laughs. He LOVES to run ahead then come back to us and make sure we are sill following him.   We went through 7 of the 13 creek crossings and stopped for a little swim in one of the bigger ones.   Bean jumped in for a swim too.   This hike was easy and absolutely gorgeous.   We ended our night with apple races dow...