Showing posts with label Huntington Beach Pier. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Huntington Beach Pier. Show all posts

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Only in Southern California


Elephant in the clouds
double click photo's for larger view

We took a trip out to Moreno Valley for a funeral service for our friends dad who passed away. It was a touching & beautiful service, which is exactly how it should be done-'A Celebration of Life.'

We were driving home & I noticed the amazing light shining down through the clouds. I was thankful I had my camera with me...these are the things that took my breath away.

It's as if the Lord was guiding him home...



The following week while my parents were here visiting we headed down to the beach to grab a bite to eat and sit out in the warm California sunshine, catching some rays.


They really enjoyed this...they live in Utah and it's snowing & freezing there this time of year. It was really windy as we headed down to the pier. I turned to take a few shots of the beach & palm trees when I noticed the picturesque snow capped mountain tops framing the palm trees.

Only in Southern California can you head out in the morning to surf and then an hour later be on the slopes snow boarding/skiing.

I don't think I could ever live anywhere else...

all photos by: lisa petrarca

Sunday, August 8, 2010

Final Day of US OPEN

After church we headed down to the final day of US Open of Surf. We got there after the mens finals so I wasn't able to get any pictures of the actual competition, which I was hoping to.

Here's some pics of other things going on...we didn't stay very long because it was too packed.

my hubby

skate competition


hula hoop contest-he was really good!

these girls are amazed & afraid to lose to this old guy!


Elijah & friends...he caught me spying on him!


day of sailing

bring your own pool & rubber dolphin...chick magnet!LOL!

great day of fishing for everyone on the pier

daddy & daughter enjoying a moment

workin' on the dreads at the beach


rip tide (see the different colors)-life guard clearing people out of the area.

camera action everywhere

one man band

the crowds...i yigh yigh!

Monday, July 26, 2010

Sunny Days of Summer

I was so grateful that my dad felt well enough to come down for the wedding, (4th stage lung cancer). I really appreciate everyone's prayers on his behalf...they are definitely working!

The day after the wedding we went down to the beach. I've never seen it this crowded except for holidays or the US Open Surf competition. It was really humid though so I guess people were trying to escape the heat.

I also was excited to have all of my boys together with me. Jullien heads back to New York on August 3rd which should give him enough time to lose his California tan before New York Fashion Week.

My Boys-Elijah, Josh & Jullien



The Big Brother Beat Down

Joshy, his girlfriend Charmaine, Aunt April, Jullien & Elijah

Mom & Dad

Clowning it up!

While heading back I couldn't help but take pictures of this Quinceañera...she's adorable!


Just another day at the beach!