Quest For Cooler Temperatures

On Saturday, we went in search of cooler temperatures. It has been sooo hot so Mommie figured we could go somewhere near the water so that it would be cooler. I was so excited and could not sleep in the car. I was sitting up and looking out the window even though they told me it was gonna be a long drive. We stopped on the way to get some lunch and I got to sit beside Mommie. The waiter even gave me a bowl of water but Mommie said I had to use my own bowl to be safe. It was really hot where we had lunch. Even hotter than home. And I thought we were gonna find a nice cool place for me. :D I rode in my stroller while they looked around and I got to enjoy some of the stores' airconditioners. After that we continued on our quest for cooler temperatures. Along the way, we saw a pie shop that Mom's friends saw on tv. So we went in and bought some pies. I saw a swingset outside the window so Mommie took me outside to check it out. I put my front paws on the seat and it moved. So Mommie picked me up and let me have a ride. Wheeee! It was so much fun. Wish we had something like this at home. We spent some time there coz it was so relaxing. Then after some more driving, we were able to see the water. We stopped by a picnic area and I had an early dinner with the view of the ocean. It was nice and cool up there. But I had to squint coz the sun was so bright. Just below was a beach so after eating, we went down there to check it out. Mommie let me go to the water and I sniffed it but then it went away from me so I followed. And then the water changed its mind, and started to come back real fast. I was not able to get away fast enough. I tried at first to get away but soon the water was everywhere and I stood there looking around in dismay. My feet and belly got all wet and were sticky. So we walked around a little bit but I did not go near enough to the water anymore. We stayed there for a bit to relax and so that I could dry off. Mommie said if I was not sick, I could run around with my ball. Maybe someday I will be able to play on the beach. I was so sleepy on the drive home. I slept in Mommie's arms. What a great day that was!!!

This is the view from where I ate my dinner. It's sooo pretty there.