Going to the beach was written on the kitchen chalkboard to-do list last weekend so of course we had to go.
Even if Bobby Law "tweaked his back" and had to stay home. He was grimacing in pain very convincingly as he helped me pack the car...
Ridin' solo, that's me. Solo plus 4 kids: Ebby, Ebby's friend K, Will and Cuyler.
Usually when we go to the beach any foul moods, grumpiness and/or whiny-ness that has surfaced ahead of our departure disipates once we get there. Usually.
This time we had issues right up until we were packing to head home. Then everyone was finally happy all at the same time.
No major meltdowns or anything, just a nagging buzz of discontent (texting drama, wanting to read in the car, Mommy crankiness, etc.). Still, we managed to have a pretty good evening. And I've got the pictures to prove it...
The sand was extra soft and deep. Even the Harbormaster on his ATV stayed clear of the deep ruts.
It wasn't too crowded but it was windy so we set up beside the car.
A variety of amusements were unpacked
The boys unearthed a treasure
Cuyler wanted to take it home so I could use it in my junk garden, but alas, it didn't fit too well in Dad's car. I couldn't imagine how I'd explain that a rusty metal fence post ripped a tear in his leather upholstery...so we left the pole at the beach.
We did bring this rock home. Cuyler found it and it looks like it's been painted with black watercolor. Very cool.
After successfully grilling 4 hamburgers and 2 hotdogs, it was time for s'mores.
I am such a master marshmallow roaster.
I brought along a new addition to the fixins.
The girls approved.
After dinner Cuyler did a scientific demonstration involving rocks inside a sand bucket.
{Spoiler: The rocks didn't fall out of the bucket}
The beach was very rocky and seaweed abounded, likely due to the nor'easter earlier in the week. That meant there wasn't much swimming, although all 4 of them went down to the water at one point.
My peace lasted about 3 minutes before they came back.
Soon afterward, E & K went for a walk. I still can't believe they found and came back with this:
First of all, who leaves a huge bunch of balloons on the beach?? Second of all, what a great photo prop!
Third of all, we're environmentally responsible so we popped all the balloons and picked up all the debris and put it in our trash. No birds will choke because of our negligence.
Ok, all but one balloon. Cuyler took this little one home.
As we packed up and headed out we were treated to the remains of a beautiful sunset.
Until next time DUX,
