We love everything about the beach- the sun, the sand, the ocean, the waves, the crabs and birds, the shells, the sounds, the smells, the sunsets. The kids are growing to love it all now, too. We had beautiful weather, only one day of rain. The waves were great- a mix of calm days and good surf days. Both the kids love sand and this is the best sandbox ever!
here's one of our many sand creations.....
Julia was eager to go in this year and by the end of the week was learning to ride the waves. She kept telling us, "My love the ocean. Mommy love the ocean? My love the beach."
Digging for sand crabs. We used to do this for hours as kids. It's fun to teach our kids to do it now.
Julia loved to sit and watch the waves.....
Carter loved going in the ocean when he was young. The summer he was 2 he got knocked over a few too many times and swore off the beach all together. He refused to leave the security of the dry sand. When asked he always said he get closer when he was 5- recently he changed that to 6. We just watched him play in the hot sand and let him be. He has a true appreciation for the power of the waves and being the thinker that he is, he's explored all the possible mishaps in his mind. This year, was much the same until the last day (of course) when he ventured down to the edge on his own. before anyone even realized he was wet. It was sweet to see the sense of accomplishment on his face. He was so proud of himself! Note he wasn't even wearing a bathing suit at the time.
Soon he was playing in the surf- we were so impressed- and happy to see him enjoy it, like we knew he would. Of course we had to leave the next day, so hopefully next year he'll be willing to pick up where he left off.
The kids had fun playing in the oceanfront "pool"........
One of Julia's favorite features at the house was the hose to rinse our feet. There's just something magical about kids and water- especially when they get to hold the hose. It was always a challenge to drag her away and inside for her nap. Here she is after a particularly messy swim diaper incident (I'll spare you the details).
Our sweet bare-bottom-bathing-beauty!
And on that note, we'll say.......................THE END.
here's one of our many sand creations.....
Julia was eager to go in this year and by the end of the week was learning to ride the waves. She kept telling us, "My love the ocean. Mommy love the ocean? My love the beach."
Digging for sand crabs. We used to do this for hours as kids. It's fun to teach our kids to do it now.
Julia loved to sit and watch the waves.....
Carter loved going in the ocean when he was young. The summer he was 2 he got knocked over a few too many times and swore off the beach all together. He refused to leave the security of the dry sand. When asked he always said he get closer when he was 5- recently he changed that to 6. We just watched him play in the hot sand and let him be. He has a true appreciation for the power of the waves and being the thinker that he is, he's explored all the possible mishaps in his mind. This year, was much the same until the last day (of course) when he ventured down to the edge on his own. before anyone even realized he was wet. It was sweet to see the sense of accomplishment on his face. He was so proud of himself! Note he wasn't even wearing a bathing suit at the time.
Soon he was playing in the surf- we were so impressed- and happy to see him enjoy it, like we knew he would. Of course we had to leave the next day, so hopefully next year he'll be willing to pick up where he left off.
The kids had fun playing in the oceanfront "pool"........
And on that note, we'll say.......................THE END.
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