Beach

We had a great time at the beach this summer.  The kids all did exactly what we hoped they would:)  Andrew's fear of the waves was gone and he was excited to swim in the ocean, but had no desire to go in alone.  Perfect.  Margaret was thrilled to be there, but was content playing in the sand and wading in the tidal pools.  Perfect, again!  And Matthew took several naps on the beach in a pack n play in a tent.  He only consumed a few mouthfuls of sand.

 

Sweet pea, her watering can, and her VT chair.  She needed nothing else!

 

 

Matthew's first pool experience!  (Notice Margaret's face in this series...)

 

Super Dad!

FINALLY!!!  He eats soft serve at the beach!

Third kids really do grow up faster.  Andrew and Matthew had their first Ferris wheel rides together.

 

 

The alternative to the Ferris wheel was just as delightful, evidently. 

Matthew's sleeping quarters, with a sheet delicately balanced for privacy.

While the kids have done GREAT with our 1-room hotel arrangements the last few years, I think we're all ready for the next step now.  A house with more than four walls and a few doors would be quite nice!