Beach Time!

Neskowin 2011We had another FANTASTIC week on the Oregon Coast this summer. The weather was amazing so we spent lots of time playing on the beach. Lily loved digging in the sand and playing with her cousins. She and Hudson and destined to be great friends as they grow older. Lily loved her baby cousins. If Oliva or Emma were near, Lily was quickly at their side.

We took many fun walks exploring the beach and checking out the tides.

Lots and lots of fun beach time! It was so great to see all the cousins really enjoying playing together.

Olivia had fun on the beach, too.

My sweet Lily!

The only thing Lily didn't love about the beach was nap time. One afternoon we went for a drive to encourage her to take a little nap. We found our way to Cascade Head to find this viewpoint. We also discovered a great hike we hope to do next summer.

Lily had lots of special times playing with her daddy.

One night we had our second annual campfire with 'smores. Even the babies got bundled up to enjoy the campfire, but they didn't get any 'smores.

Emma was having to much fun with Boppo to notice she didn't get any treats.

This year the tides left several areas of shallow water to play in. Lily loved running in the water and watching it splash around her.

Lily really LOVED chasing the waves. We couldn't keep her out of the water! She would run away from the waves and then do a quick U-turn right back straight into the next wave. It was so much fun to watch her pure joy!

Lily liked to hand out sand. She is such a good sharer...most of the time.

Lily built lots of sandcastles. Her favorite part was knocking them back down.

It was a truly amazing week of family and fun.

Special thanks to Boppo and Grandma for making it possible for this special tradition to continue! I am already look forward to the fun memories we will make next year. 344 days to go!