End of Summer Fun

We patiently wait for the end of the summer when we can head out to the beach. This is the all time best thing E does all year. She dreams of it, prays about it, draws pictures and makes plans all year long. We love it. It's the perfect family vacation.

 We love the fact that a few hours on the beach can completely exhaust children.

 W spent most of his time on the beach.

O was in and out of the water.

 E loved the ocean and surprised us with how much she enjoyed swimming out in the water. She was a little mermaid- swimming, jumping waves and rolling with the waves all while singing.

We weren't able to get her into swim lessons this past summer, but she certainly improved on her own. She could swim without our assistance, hold her breath much longer, and even retrieve diving rings.

 We were thrilled our good friends could come visit us. We miss them, of course, and loved every minute together. (Baby M was sleeping soundly during picture.)

 The kids got along beautifully!

Cheeeeeeeese!

 The kids love to eat outside and look at the fun things happening out on the ocean.

 The boys practiced their big brother skills as they dressed and fed babies.

 Confidence was definitely gained in the lazy river. Both boys could float around without us using floaties and innertubes..

 We tried to get W swimming, but he wasn't cool with that. He'd rather have a death grip on your hand.

 O was more relaxed.

 We didn't give up though. We continued to let go of him and tell him to kick his legs. He would literally kick and scream at the same time until we held each other again.

O...where's O? There he is...way over there...floating...all by himself.