One day we went to the Santa Monica Pier and then walked down to Venice. Greg and I sold them on the idea that it was just a short walk and around the corner. Oops, it turned out to be a couple of miles - but we got some exercise, so it all worked out! Venice - now that's where you can do some great people watching. So many walks of life there....very entertaining!
Here's Missy and Mickey on the Santa Monica Pier. That's Malibu behind them!
Now, we all know that California is full of nuts and fruits but this proves it! This is a grassy area just south of the Santa Monica pier where people do the weirdest things. I love it - I could just sit here for hours and watch!
Another day we went for a hike at Runyon Canyon. At the top of the mountain you can see the Hollywood sign on one side and downtown LA on the other. It's a little odd to get there - you drive through Beverly Hills and then all of sudden, you're there. You park on a city street, go through a gate and then you're in a Canyon w/ a ton of hiking trails. We bought a hiking backpack to use for Carson. He loves that thing...see!
Looks like Uncle Mickey stole Carson's hat when he wasn't watching!
The hike was not easy, but it was run! It was great exercise, especially carrying Carson. Every muscle in my body was burning! Any time I would stop walking, Carson would hit my shoulders and bounce up and down...guess that's his version of giddy-up horsey! And, here we are at the top - that's the Hollywood sign in the background!
I don't think they even broke a sweat!
We also took them to Hermosa Beach. It's just a 20 minute bike ride north on the strand! Here are some pics Missy took of the pier.
And, in true Hodges fashion we cooked out, sat on the patio, solved the worlds problems, stayed up too late and laughed too hard!
I wanted to share this last picture that Missy took. This is of the Redondo Beach strand - where we live!!We are up just up the hill and to the left - about a 10 minute walk and we're at the beach. I love this picture!
We had such a great time w/ Missy and Mickey. Like I said earlier, I can't explain what a great feeling it was having them out! Thanks you guys! We love you and miss you!!
2 comments:
I am so glad you all had a great time! I think Mickey needs a hat just like Carson's. I am sure you all did a bunch of laughing Missy and Mickey are just so much fun to be around!!!
Uhhh....that up close pic of C in the backpack....ADORABLE!!! Glad you all had fun! B....you're looking good girl, as always!
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