Santa Monica

Nothing follows a busy day trekking around Hollywood like a relaxing day in Santa Monica. Jonny, Lex, & I spent the next day of our L.A. vacation hanging out at the Santa Monica Pier and sunbathing on Santa Monica Beach. We also did the walk along the sidewalk to Venice/Muscle Beach.

The boys love the ocean. When my friend Tisha lived in San Diego, we went to the ocean all of the time. I think it had been at least 3-4 years since I had taken the boys to the water ocean. We've been pretty landlocked living in Phoenix & Salt Lake City (not that we don't travel...just not to the ocean).

Anyway, the boys ran through the waves...built sand castles (or sand fortresses) and buried each other in the sand.

Hollywood

For Spring break in April 2010 I took the boys to the Los Angeles area to get some sunshine. It was snowing in Utah when we left and a cozy 75 degrees in L.A. when we landed.

The boys thought it was awesome to walk along the Hollywood Walk of Fame. It's amazing how many names you recognize, and how many you don't. Alex's favorite star was Godzilla. Jonny's favorite star was Bruce Lee. We took a picture of Kermit the Frog's star especially for Alyson.



Hanging out with my Handsome Price on Hollywood & Highland---



Hollywood & Highland, the Hollywood sign is in the background---



Kodak Theatre---



The Chinese Theatre---



There is soooo much to see in Hollywood. Street performers, stars, the walk of fame, Madame Taussads, the Hollywood sign, Ripley's, the Chinese Theater...just to name a few. We also went across Hollywood Blvd. to the Disney Soda Shop for old fashion sodas & cupcakes...mmmm!!! This was a great day!