Our beach days usually went a little something like this-We would wake up whenever we wanted. Well, usually the kids would wake us up a little earlier than we wanted. They were just anxious to get out to the beach. Then, we would eat breakfast where we would either try to be somewhat healthy or just plain decadent like sausage biscuits or croissant french toast. Then, we would grease up ourselves and the kiddos, get all of our luggage from our closet under the condos, and head out to the beach.
The grown ups would set up the tent and chairs while the boys would start to play. Then, we would all get to have some fun! Usually, we would start with a little sand castle building. Now, I am typically a sand castle observer. If I do get into the action it is usually digging holes, I can do that. The Davises on the other hand are master sand castle diggers. Evan likes to be the planner and the boss, Benny can lose focus quickly, but he does like to decorate the castles with treasures that he finds on the beach. Gramps is the finisher. He can do the drip decorating like no one else. Once they're done, we frequently have passersby taking pictures of the finished products and commenting on them before they're washed away by the ocean.
(our lovely little tent at the beach)
(Benny digs a Ben-sized moat)
(a castle building family)
(Gramps shows Ben how to do the dripwork.)
(Evan directs some castle building.)
(Ben speeds though his work.)
Our days at the beach usually also include a little critter hunting. Both boys loved hunting for crabs in the sand. Benny especially liked the little digger crabs, and Gram is especially good at finding them. Evan has been on a fish hunting kick this summer, so he also wanted to catch some fish out of the ocean. About mid-way through the week we bought him a net, and after much trying, lo and behold, first Daddy and then Evan actually caught some little fish out of the ocean! Over the course of the week we had lots of little buckets that temporarily held little families of fish and crabs.
(Evan's ready to catch some fish.)
(my little nature hunters)
(Benny keeps his digger crabs clutched in his hand.)
(searching for crabs)
(Looks like Evan caught something.)
(some of their fishy finds)
Since the ocean was out there, of course we had to go play in it! Some days the waves were a little rough, especially with a storm moving by (but more on that later), and some days were just perfect. Most days the adults would go hop out in the waves and enjoy floating over them or body surfing them to the shore. The boys were still a bit nervous about the waves. First, Benny decided to get a little brave and try body surfing. He liked it, but didn't try too long before he got tired. Then, after a few days of watching the whole process, Evan decided he wanted to try. For one day, he decided that it was the best thing ever. He was so proud of himself for trying it and being brave. There was a huge brave Evan smile on his face. However, it didn't last long, the next day, he was a bit nervous again and didn't want to try it. I think there was too much talking about rip currents for my little safe boy.
(Dad teaches Ben how to body surf.)
Whee...this is fun!)
(Enjoying the water with my husband.)
(Ian catches a wave.)
(Baywatch watch out!)
(waiting for the waves)
After a few hours on the beach, we would eventually get a little hungry and sunburned. We would rinse in the pool and then head up to the condo for a mid day rest. Some afternoons we headed back down and continued our beach fun, other days, we had other fun in mind. Stay tuned for more adventures from the beach!
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