AceShowbiz - Mandy Moore kicked off the summer season with a delightful family trip to Carmel Valley Ranch in California. The actress, known for her role on "This Is Us", shared vivid moments from the getaway on Instagram, providing a glimpse into the fun-packed activities the family enjoyed.

On June 9, Moore, who just turned 40, posted a series of photos detailing their stay. She humorously captioned, "Clearly no fun was had at all on our first summer trip up north to stay at @carmelvranch." Moore highlighted the resort's family-friendly atmosphere, echoing fellow vacationer @whatsgabycookin's sentiment by calling it "the mecca for families."

The images showed Moore and her two sons, Augustus "Gus," 3, and Oscar "Ozzie," 19 months, enjoying various amenities such as animal encounters and nightly s'mores roasting. "The boys were in heaven," she wrote, detailing their joy at seeing goats, sheep, and even watching a goat get milked. The family also explored local attractions like the Monterey Bay Aquarium and the Carmel Fire Station.

Moore mentioned that despite the ranch being perfect for families, it equally resonated as an excellent getaway for couples. She and her husband, Taylor Goldsmith, are already planning a return trip sans kids. "Thanks for taking such great care of us, @carmelvranch - we will be back!!" Moore concluded.

The summer escapade isn't the only thrilling chapter in Moore's life. On May 31, she and Goldsmith announced they were expecting a baby girl, making their family complete with the upcoming addition of their third child. Referring to her on-screen family from "This Is Us", Moore captioned, "Sometimes life imitates art. The third in our own Big Three coming soon. Can't wait for these boys to have a baby sister."