Max and Sarah found a surprise waiting for them one morning when they came downstairs for breakfast: new sand toys for a trip to the beach! And just like that, we were off to Isle of Palms for some fun in the sun!
("Just like that" being a phrase that does not account for the innumerable hours Mommy spent packing the night before)
We had the opportunity to rent a friend's house for a quick trip to the beach before the heat and crowds of summer. Although we have made numerous trips to aquatic locations (beach, lake, pool), this was our first trip as a foursome. No grandparents, no aunts, no cousins, no friends. Could we handle it? With pleasure.
Sarah and Max were delighted to be back at the beach! Sarah relished the experience. Knocked over by waves, face plant into the sand, swallowing salt water and sand - bring it on! Nothing could stop her; she laughed and begged for more.
Max teaches Baby the intricacies of sand digging.
Beach Bums
Sweet Carolina Babies
Max really enjoyed the accommodations. There were four sets of bunk beds in the house and he tried each one. The Max informed us, "We need to get bunk beds at home for me and Baby to sleep on when she gets bigger."
Bright and Early
Always looking out for his baby sister
Beach Challenge: Use the provided apparatus to create "cement".
Max: Ready.
Sarah: Ready.
First, Max examines the equipment.
He tests the mixture for appropriate consistency.
Max demonstrates how to pack the sand correctly.
Sarah proceeds to mixing.
Sarah removes a clog.
And rubs the finished product in Max's hair.
Cement or a new type of styling gel?
Sarah proves she can walk (and scoot) on land and sea!
Frisbee practice
Do these ruffles make my bum look big?
Expert Hole and Castle Builder Mr. Chip arrives!
A Max-sized hole.
Into the Deep!
Is anything better than ice cream at the beach?
The benefits of beach weekends: sun, sand, and early bedtimes. The downside? Early wake-up calls. Max was up at six am and, short of tying him to his bed, I knew there was little chance of him remaining quietly in his room. So Max and I snuck out of the house and walked to the beach to watch the sunrise together.
Sometimes these kids really help remind you how beautiful life can be.
Back home to grab Daddy and Sarah, then we hit the beach for full sun.
Bunnies, snakes, jellyfish, kites, AND trucks?
Could Max's day get any better?
One beautiful family.
One beautiful beach weekend.
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