Epic Castillo Family California Adventure part Sea...;)

After breakfast, which Elizabeth helped cook, we spent the morning of July 4th exploring the camp ground and enjoying cousins.

Ellie magnanimously shared her sea shell.  It was a popular throne.

 The campground was truly in the middle of the forest.  These trees are just awesome!

a hollow stump

gives you an idea of the size this tree used to be.

 More photos???

 Yup!

Her Highness with 'palm fronds'

 Uncle Keith easily won the Favorite Uncle award by passing out seemingly unlimited numbers of Dum Dums.  Thank you Marcie for supplying him!

 We spent the afternoon at the beach.  It was much warmer than the previous day and playing in the sand and ocean was thoroughly enjoyed by all the kids.

My girls!

There was even a mermaid  as you can see!!!

 We loved that the camp ground had showers so we could clean up after our sandy fun.

In addition to taking all these photos, I gathered small pieces of drift wood and stones for some ceramic projects. It was a gorgeous day.  Pop Pop stayed in camp and had dinner ready when we got back! Thank you my love!
Due to tire problems, Todd and his family arrived late in the day.  They were just in time for supper.  We were so glad they made it....safely.  We are so grateful for Family!!! It just wouldn't have been the same without them.
After dinner we went back to the beach to see the fire works! I didn't take photos but... It was truly awe inspiring.  Bon fires were scattered along the curve of the bay and lots  of people were shooting off professional quality fire works.  There was no organization,  it was random and  we were standing right in the middle of it all. It could have been dangerous but it gave a real glimpse of the "bombs bursting in air"!!! A wonderful ending to our July 4th and a celebration of our great country!