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We got wet. I didn't mind it just meant more time with my man.
They said it was going to be a big storm but I didn't really believe it. It was so windy we had to stay an unexpected extra day. No boats were running on Sunday due to weather.

Crazy weather

It was raining and Sunday...I couldn't help but bake! I have Martha Stewart's Everyday Food app on my phone. I really like this app because you can save your favorite recipes. It's like I always have my cookbook with me.

Catalina Island

Two Harbors

Tide pool

We saw buffalo. I think they are so cool looking. This guy was huge and rolling in the dirt.

I was looking for green sea glass since it was St. Patrick's Day weekend.

The weekend we decide to go to Catalina there is a big storm headed to the island. The 1st day we did some walking/hiking around before the rain started.

Recharge in Catalina

Pacific Ocean

The Hubby and I set sail to Catalina Island last weekend. We went to visit our fun friends that live on the island and to get away from children for a few days. It's so great to be able to talk about anything and not have to worry about "little ears". We didn't go to the bigger town, Avalon but we stayed in Two Harbors. About 100 people live in Two Harbor. There is general store and 1 restaurant connected to that is 1 bar. There is lots of outdoorsy stuff to do...hike, bike, swim. It's a pretty cool place so if you get a chance to go I highly recommend it.

I was there...REALLY!

Here is the last of our vacation pictures. Typical Mom fashion...Go on vacation and there are no pictures of Mom. Worst than that, not a single picture of me and my handsome Hubby. It really was a fun trip. I recommend visiting Catalina island. I hope we get to go again.

USC Wrigley Institute

Picking out their grear.

Stevie the Swell Shark

Lobster head found on the beach

The boys got to look at lots of underwater animals at the USC Wrigley Institute touch tank. Little D was fine letting his big Bro handle the sea life. F.W. thought it was really cool.

Snorkel

D's favorite part of the trip.

Waiting for F.W. to come back.

The Catalina Adventure continues...

Tree Swing

We went for a nice morning walk to the other side of the island

Walking Stick

Beachy Keen

Here are some beach pictures. F.W. was bummed at 1st that we were staying on the side of the island that doesn't have waves. Once he got to use a kayak he forgot all about big waves

My favorite pastime Rock Hunting

Our wonderful host and hostess

Catalina Island

Leaving Long Beach

To a child it is a cave of adventure...to a grown up it is a cave of questionable smells.
Cold Chillin on the beach

We had a weekend getaway to Catalina Island. Its 132 sq. miles off the coast of Long Beach, CA. Brendan has some wonderful high school friends who work and live on the island. The boys had never been so it was really fun for them. The harbor we stayed at has a general store and one restaurant. I loved the peace and quite. It is all dirt roads very laid back. I took a bunch of pictures can't wait to share them.