Early Morning Santa Monica Beach Outing

Eric has decided to take the Los Angeles County Ocean Lifeguard swim test. He loves life guarding and has always been employed by a lifeguard agency since the time he was 15. He is currently a California State Lifeguard but has always dreamed of working for LACO beaches. If he makes it through the testing process, he will only be able to work a handful of days throughout the year (given that he is a full-time fire engineer, husband and dad), but it is still worth it to him. Mom, Lizzy and Emily have the privilege of supporting dad as he goes after another one of his career goals.

The pictures below are from the practice swim that was held on Saturday at the Santa Monica Pier. It was an absolutely beautiful days. Thank you God! Mom and the girls enjoyed the beautiful beach while dad did a great job in the swim. Next Saturday is the actual test day. GO DAD!

We had the beach mostly to ourselves. The temperature was perfect!
Lizzy had a blast playing in the water and sand!
She is looking so grown up!
Mom and Emmy's shadow . . . That's the best picture I got of us two =)
Oh, how I love the beach!
So much to do!

Daddy and an old time friend posing for a picture after their long swim.
Tired Ni-ni girl!
Tired baby girl . . . There's nothing like a good sleep after a fun beach trip!