Newport Coast

The first full week of October found us in Southern California for our annual Newport Coast trip.  A place we love going to--something made possible by generous parents allowing us to join in on one of their time-shares.  We've had so much fun in the past years that we decided to stay a whole week this time. 
This time was also diversified a little with a few well-planned outings, thanks to Zach. 
Some of our activities included:
Walking around the villas (first)

Gwen had to copy uncle Eric's pose

What a gorgeous view!

The kids favorite thing to do-swim in the hotel pool!

Bike Rides

This one was along the Pacific Coast Highway

Visting the Tide Pools

Lincoln shadowed his cousin Caleb

Crystal Cove State Park

Found a bunch of these guys

Several Different Days of the Beach (Laguna)

Caleb- so good to them!

My Dad's still a kid

Grandpa taking Lincoln for a ride

Orange County Zoo 

This zoo was the perfect size for our family and the perfect price ($1 for the entire family!)

The kids saw goats, bears, snakes, a beaver, ocelot, racoons, and various birds. 

Nearby the zoo was a pumpkin patch with a fun hay maze. 

The Queen Mary

The two Neds

What a great trip!