Polka Dots at the Beach

 So, I was going to do Inspiration Monday today but the outfit just was not calling to me. You know what I mean? And I wanted to wear something I was going to get excited about so settled on this number...

Photos were taken at my friend's front patio... 

And yes, I soooo need some sun on my legs. I ran out of the build a tan lotion I used to use so need to hit the drugstore!

I wanted to take advantage that I had a somewhat low key activity today and wear this mini dress. It is the one I ordered from yesstyle. I thought it was more red but turned out to be burgundy but I still like it. I just with it was a bit longer...

Added green and burgandy beaded accessories...

These ankle cuff sandals from last year have been worn sooo much. They just go with everything and are very comfortable...

 When we went to the beach we were able to take a few more photos thanks to my friends...Having photos taken is always a stressful activity when you have 6 kids on the loose!

This green shirt-jacket is from my true safari collection. I can also wear it as a vest as the arms zip off. I have yet to purchase an army green jacket so this is substituting for that.

Shirt-Jacket - Eddie Bauer

Dress - YesStyle

Bracelets  - From Turkey and hand made by friend 

Hat - Forever 21

Today's Activities: So this is the week 2 of our Monday playdate rotation with my two friends. These are the same friends we are going on a family vacation with in October so it is so nice to hang out and let the kids really get to know each other. The boys especially play so good together. Her house is only a block from the beach so when the morning gloom lifted we decided to venture to the beach. We decided at this point to not wait for the perfect warm weather and just work with the weather we have and start enjoying summer right away. So even though it wasn't super warm the fact that there was sun coming and going was good enough.
And the kids honestly don't care. They had a blast playing in the sand, climbing and jumping off of rocks and chasing and running away from the huge waves that wash to the shore. Afterwards they had a hearthy lunch. We decided next time we'll pack the lunch and take with us so we can stay longer. Cause even that short trip was a lot of work when you are herding 3 2 yr old and 3 4 yr olds and a wagon filled with gear.
After naps we came to the indoor play area and my daughter did a make-up gym class. She tried out a higher level class and did pretty good.

Walk to the beach...

Pretty beaches of La Jolla...

Kids chasing the waves...

They loved climbing all these rock formations and jumping off of them...

On the way back we got them to the top of the stairs then sat them on this bench so we can towel off their feet and put their sandals back on before the walk home...

And lunch back at my friend's house...