We enjoyed our first summer beach evening this past weekend on the Balboa Peninsula. It was a lovely night, at least by my standards. (You know I like it cold.) The breeze was chilly, all the kids had red, runny noses, and sweatshirts were a necessity (though some of the children forgot about the breeze when the sight of sand came into view).

We'd planned on roasting dogs, making s'mores and enjoying a bonfire, only to find that all the pits had been taken. Instead, we ate chips and cold Hershey's bars, and chatted while other people roasted dogs and made s'mores the kids played and played and played.

We've already made lovely friends in our new area, and I'm grateful to feel like we belong here. I'm also grateful that no one threw anything at my camera (as a hint to get me to put it away) as I snapped pictures throughout the evening.

Next time, we'll head to the beach at noon. And yes, I'll be taking the camera.
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An evening at Balboa - Newport Beach, CA Photographer

May 26, 2010

We enjoyed our first summer beach evening this past weekend on the Balboa Peninsula. It was a lovely night, at least by my standards. (You know I like it cold.) The breeze was chilly, all the kids had red, runny noses, and sweatshirts were a necessity (though some of the children forgot about the breeze when the sight of sand came into view).

We'd planned on roasting dogs, making s'mores and enjoying a bonfire, only to find that all the pits had been taken. Instead, we ate chips and cold Hershey's bars, and chatted while other people roasted dogs and made s'mores the kids played and played and played.

We've already made lovely friends in our new area, and I'm grateful to feel like we belong here. I'm also grateful that no one threw anything at my camera (as a hint to get me to put it away) as I snapped pictures throughout the evening.

Next time, we'll head to the beach at noon. And yes, I'll be taking the camera.
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Comments
paul mcpherson says:

These photos are super cool Rachel...as usual. Wishing I had access to a beach. But no, our sand doesn't come with salty fun-ness. (unless maybe at morgan lake. nasty!)

(05.26.10 @ 11:18 PM)
Jen says:

Ooooh I am LOONGING for the beach. Lovely images my friend! I can almost taste the salty air.

 (05.27.10 @ 12:46 AM)
Leilani says:

Elias sure is a handsome boy!

 (05.27.10 @ 05:55 AM)
Michelle says:

Fun times ! We went to the same place for our first beach trip of the year the night before. LOL

(05.27.10 @ 10:50 AM)
Melinda Sundberg says:

Those are so cute. You are so talented

 (05.27.10 @ 02:36 PM)
edda says:

Wow! These are beautiful, Rachel! I'm always afraid to bring my camera to the beach. Next I'm going to. You captured some really great moments.

 (05.28.10 @ 06:57 AM)
Kristie says:

Looks like a magical evening! I love that you are settling in, making friends and feeling at home!! YAY!!

 (06.09.10 @ 06:08 PM)