1st few days at the beach

We loaded the kids up when they got up and gave them waffles to go. They did really well on the ride until they had to get back in the truck after lunch. I had to pull out all the prizes and treats! They have already started picking on each other in the truck, so I'm sure that will get worse in the years to come. They finally calmed down and did great the rest of the trip. When we got there I took them to the playground so Matthew could set-up the camper. Yes we went camping!!

After Matthew got most of everything set up we went down to the beach. Ellie especially was begging to go to the beach. We packed our dinner and off we went. It was a very windy afternoon, so no picnic just a little play time!

Ellie & Evan went running to the water
This was probably the closest Charlotte got to the ocean all week.

Saturday and Sunday were beach and pool days. We also had company, Matthew's Aunt Terri & Uncle Terry came down to spend the weekend with us. Ellie was in her element. She loved the beach. She would drag Terri to the ocean and play then look for seashells. Over and Over and Over.

Evan liked the ocean, but was also content to play in the sand.

Charlotte was happy as long as she was playing in the sand. Maybe she knows she is fair-skinned and should stay out of the sun.

After lunch and a quick nap for Ellie we hit the pool and lazy river. Well maybe just these 3 and Uncle Terry lagging behind. Not this one, she loves to sit on the stairs and play in the kiddie pool.

After dinner at Fuddruckers we had a birthday cookie for Uncle Terry.
A family picture on the beach
Sweet dreams
How Sweet!

We survived our 1st 2 days