A trip to Santa Monica had been on our summer TO DO list, but we never got around to it so Matt and the girls treated me to a fun day there as part of my birthday celebration. We started the morning at the 3rd Street Promenade, hoping the weather might clear up by the time we walked to the pier.
The Promenade was like sensory overload. There were so many great shops, beautifully decorated flower displays...
bikes covered in yarn...
tasty coffee chops...
vans covered in plastic cameras...
and talented street performers. The people watching was amazing!
My favorite part was ordering cinnamon sugar crepes to go from Cafe Crepe!
Then we walked 3 blocks to Santa Monica pier, entertained by some of the most colorful people we have ever come across.
Darth Vadar
A very camera-shy Avatar
We walked along the pier and spotted Bubba Gump's right away. Coconut Shrimp was calling our name, so that was our lunch spot.
With full bellies, the girls and I boarded the world-famous Santa Monica Ferris Wheel.
Although the weather never cleared up, there was a gorgeous view from the top.
Taylor was terrified of being up so high and called Matt down below to express her fear!
Allison smiled from ear to ear the entire time!
Thank you Matt for the great idea. It was the perfect family day and end to my Birthday weekend!
The Promenade was like sensory overload. There were so many great shops, beautifully decorated flower displays...
bikes covered in yarn...
tasty coffee chops...
vans covered in plastic cameras...
My favorite part was ordering cinnamon sugar crepes to go from Cafe Crepe!
Then we walked 3 blocks to Santa Monica pier, entertained by some of the most colorful people we have ever come across.
Darth Vadar
A very camera-shy Avatar
We walked along the pier and spotted Bubba Gump's right away. Coconut Shrimp was calling our name, so that was our lunch spot.
With full bellies, the girls and I boarded the world-famous Santa Monica Ferris Wheel.
Although the weather never cleared up, there was a gorgeous view from the top.
Taylor was terrified of being up so high and called Matt down below to express her fear!
Allison smiled from ear to ear the entire time!
Thank you Matt for the great idea. It was the perfect family day and end to my Birthday weekend!
