The Beach

Last weekend we got to go to the beach. Nate had a writing workshop at a retreat owned by his school from Monday through Wednesday but they booked the place the weekend before so people could go up early. We were really excited to get away and have some fun together.

The drive there was about 3 hours but it was so pretty. This part of the drive reminded us of California. We felt like we were on our way to Gilroy!



This is the view of the ocean from our house. I couldn't wait to get down there!


There was another family there with us. They have boys ages 4 and 2 so it was perfect. Liam and his friend Jem walking to the beach.


There were flies EVERYWHERE. For most of us they would fly around our faces bugging us but they would just hang out on our friend James' back! He joked that he is a fly magnet. No kidding.


The beach had the softest sand I think I have ever felt. It was so relaxing to be by the water and playing in the sand.



There were also some rocks with little tide pools so we went poking around. We didn't get to go in the water much because it was windy and there were tons of blue bottles washed up on the shore. If you step on them they sting. With the boys it was easier just to stay away from the water anyways.


This was my favorite family picture we took. Every time I look at it I crack up. Yes, both of my children are running around without pants on! Our friend taking the picture was telling her son to stand by her and make faces to get Liam and Jonas to look at the camera. I think Liam misunderstood.