Birthday on the beach...

We weren't going to waste any time the day we had to leave Cali, so we woke up early to walk down to Crystal Cove and let Izzy blow a candle, make a wish, and wiggle her toes in the sand once more.
We love this little girl more than words could ever express.  She is such a sweet, loving little girl.  Can't believe she is 8!

Jaxon and Izzy get each other parmesan cheese every year for each other's birthday--one of their most favorite foods!

Yes, take a step back in time with a visit to the newly restored Crystal Cove Beach Cottages in the Crystal Cove State Park Historic District.
Whether in an Individual or Dorm-Style Cottage, Crystal Cove Beach Cottages offer gorgeous ocean views, charming historic details, and a glimpse of a uniquely Southern Californian beach colony from a bygone era.
Located in the heart of Crystal Cove State Park’s 3.5 miles of pristine coastline, the Historic District first developed as a South Seas movie set due to its seclusion and tropical aura. The community thrived and became beloved for its relaxed, friendly atmosphere and picturesque landscape; and in 1979, the Crystal Cove State Park Historic District was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. 
Built as a seaside colony in the 1930’s & ‘40’s, Crystal Cove endures as a magical escape for visitors who appreciate the opportunity to experience California’s natural and architectural beauty, untouched by time.