Beach Day!

Last week I tackled a big adventure. 37 weeks preggo, I took both boys to the beach by myself. Crazy, yes. I know. I just couldn't take Sebastian's pleading any longer and it's a crime to live 10 minutes away from the beach and not take him after he'd been asking to go for more than a week. So, I packed as light as possible, told them they HAD to walk - even with sand in their shoes, and also told them only our toes could go in the water. We were there to play in the sand and fly kites, NOT swim. I know I can't handle that on my own, pregnant or not!

I am happy to report the little trip was a great success!

We took lots of sand toys and got right down to business. It was prefect because we got there around 8:45, stayed for an hour and were gone before it got too busy or hot. Perfect!

Matteo LOVED it and later loved using his buckets to collect shells from all over the beach.

Sebastian was so happy to be at the beach - even without getting in the water. =)

Our flying lizard kite. Lots of squeals of delight. This was the main reason Sebastian wanted to go to the beach. We try to fly kites in the backyard sometimes, but they never go too high. I always tell him the beach is the best place to fly kites and he really wanted to see this one go up high!

They loved running and rolling up and down the sand dunes.

With just our toes in the water. It was a beautiful morning, a beautiful part of our Holy Week. Maybe this will have to be a tradition, to help us be thankful for the gift of having the beach right up the street.....

Beach Weekend in Melbourne

Since we had Matteo's birthday party in Melbourne we decided to get a hotel on the beach for the weekend. It was too cold for swimming, but we still enjoyed the beach in the evening. My Dad took these pictures with his new "super camera."

My very good college friend Tiffany (also Auntie/Godmother Tiff) drove from Panama City to be with us for Matteo's birthday. She is such a special gal to have in our family. I'm so glad she came! =)

The girls.

Sebastian has always had issues with sand and this was the first time he completely let loose and really enjoyed every aspect of playing in it! I was so thrilled!

Making "sand angels."

Hiding in the sand!

Daddy came down to join in the fun for a bit too. Matteo didn't make it down - he was sleepy for some of the time and then enjoying having both his grandmas to himself up in the room!

Matteo watching the beach.

Sebastian loving his Auntie Tiff.