The Beach

Edwin's siblings came to spend some time with us this weekend. We had a FABULOUS time together seeing the sights and experiencing the outdoors.

Edwin thought he was prepared to chase Grace through the waves, but here he is rolling up his shorts so his pocket hang out trying to stay dry!! Grace loved the beach!!! She was much braver than I thought she would have been considering she doesn't like to get her head wet. There were many times the waves rolled right over the top of her! After a quick pat on her face she was off to catch the next wave. Bring on the water! Grace is ready!

Daniel, Richard and Leonora enjoyed the water, abundant sea life and my babies! Everyone took a turn to run through the water, play with Grace and hold Anne. Edwin found a washed up coconut. He peeled the outside husk off to let a foul odor permeate the air and nauseate anyone within smelling distance. Richard and Daniel swam with a school of fish and enjoyed all the tide carried in. Leonora is the family biologist (way to go on graduating last month) and she had lots of things to tell us about the creatures that dwell on the coast! Every family could use a biologist on outside adventures!

The overcast sky provided a great atmosphere to relax and take in the beautiful morning. The water was overly warm on our feet but unexpectedly a refreshing cold burst of water would swirl around our feet with the incoming tide. We marvelled at the birds as they ran across the sand in an incoherent pattern, but somehow they seemed to find something to eat. However, there were some pretty weird things we saw and no birds were eating them! I don't know what we found but they sure were interesting!!

Unfortunately Baby Anne is a bit small to thoroughly enjoy the beach. But we had fun sitting on the towels and basking in the glorious day that we were experiencing. Life doesn't get better than a full belly, a comfortable place to relax, and surrounded by those you love!