Beach Trip

So we took our "annual" trip to the beach. That is how often I like going.
I hate sand.
I put sunsreen on and stayed in the shade as much as possible.
I got a killer burn on the back of my calves anyway.
It has been more than two weeks and it is still red and pealing.
I don't like the beach where it feels muggy
or the sand that gets EVERYWHERE
or the salty ocean water.

But the kids had a blast
and for them I will make the trip at least once a year.
It was a lot of fun. Especially since we went with friends.

Livi's BFF (if she knew what that meant) Baylie

And her brother Marcus.

And cutie patootie Courtney Beans.

This is Bobbie trying to help Sofie get wrapped up and warm after we
had been at the beach about 15 minutes.
Sofie takes after me and also hates the sand.
She couldn't stand to have it on her or feel it on her toes.
So what did she do the rest of the time?

That's right, she fell asleep
and slept until just about time to go.
Nice that I didn't have to worry about her running into the water.

Isabel, always the one to look for treasure,
found about 30 seashells she had to take home.

Olivia and Isabel digging in the sand.
They did this for about half the time coming
up with all sorts of things to build.

The girls drug this huge mess of seaweed out of the water.
They were so proud!!

And of course, the whole reason for the beach trip,
so Gabe could try out his new surf board and his new wet suit.

Our friend Dan, in the background,
said the surfing that day was better then Hawaii.
Gabe had a hard time getting up (probably cause
it was a new board). We had a lot of fun watching him.
He really enjoys surfing. Dan had a kids board and Gabe was
able to take the girls out on it and let them give it a little try.
Livi wanted off immediatly.
Isabel stayed on for the ride, a wave caught her and she did a head
dive into the water. When she came up, Gabe was expecting her
to be crying. But what does she say,
"That was so cool, I want to do it again!!!"
That girl is always full of surprises!!

So all in all a good trip to the beach.
We went to Carl's Jr. for late lunch.
Then sat in traffic all the way home.
Bye ocean, see you again next year!!!!!