Family Beach Trip

When we got down to the beach for our family beach trip starting Labor Day weekend, we were greeted by Tropical Storm L.ee.

Lots of wind...lots of rain...lots of water...

Typically, the water level is about two feet {at least} below the dock...here it is right under it.
This is a veiw of the dock by the boat launch. Clearly the water is up higher than usual.
During the storms, we played with play doh, watched movies, played with cars, played with the new pirate island set Carter got for his birthday, and generally enjoyed being together with family. I was really proud of my little ones...they seemed not to be disheartened that we were inside for a few days at the beach. I guess being in a new place was entertaining enough.

Then, the sun came out...
These two were pretty excited for that as well. We spent Tuesday {our first day of sun} swimming at Bamma and Big Pat's house and enjoying being outside again. On Wednesday, the temperatures were much cooler in the morning and didn't make for good swimming. So...what to do but pack up and head to the beach!!!

Carter and Callen loved it. Both really enjoyed playing in the sand. This became our morning ritual. Up, eat breakfast, head to the beach until lunch. It was fun, relaxing, and, for the most part, empty because of the storm and the fact that it is September. We just about had the run of the beach.

Callen was ALL. ABOUT. the water. She kept saying "I want to swim in that pool." The water was a little rough the first few days we were there, so we weren't actually able to swim until Friday, but we just about couldn't get them out of the water on Friday. THEY LOVED IT!

One night before dinner, we headed out to the dock to take some pictures. Daddy spotted a crab that was on one of Big Pat's pilings. {this will also give you an idea of "normal" water levels}

We took lots and lots of pictures and here is one of my two children being silly for the camera!
We had a great week at the beach and enjoyed spending time together! We weren't terribly excited to COME home, but it was nice to BE home. We look forward to our next trip!