Back to the Beach

After a day of the girls shopping and the boys watching the kids we headed back to the beach for a birthday party. Technically we were celebrating Addie's birthday that would be in a few weeks and Isaac's birthday that was in March, but somehow we ended up with presents for all and a couple of cakes.
Soft landings are a great thing. (Comment from Nick: Look at that kid spot the landing. Seriously, you can't teach that in school.)


As are self-portraits while making fishy faces.

Picturesque scenery with bright colors is pretty cool too.


Welcome to the deafening mob.





We were going to roast marshmallows and Starburst on the beach, but it was windy and the backyard worked just as well.

Rachel was very patient waiting for her Starburst. We really had to draw the line after fifteen though.
Kidding aside, I think we did have to draw the line at fifteen for Addie and marshmallows.


The next morning we braved the beach again and this time the kids played in the water too.


I'm not sure Lizzie liked it much better this time. She likes the idea of the beach and the ocean but when the water met the sand it was a bit cold.

Addie is learning the ways of the self-portrait master.


This is a fun activity consisting of dragging your child on a boogie board behind you on the wet sand. Sam dos this very well without incident. Nick tried it and dumped Addie into a large wave the first go around. Addie did not let him try again.