Beach

This one's for you, Jason.



We've been to the beach 3 times so far this season. Love it!

TRIP ONE:
Rockport, MA







TRIP TWO:
Rockport, MA
(We were too chicken to try a new beach when Nate's parents came to town.)
Let's just say Edie was occupied all night with these clam shells.




TRIP THREE:
Good Harbor Beach
Gloucester, MA

*Sorry, no pics. But, we did bury Allison in the sand and shape her legs like a mermaid tail. Some sand was consumed.

We went with the Malstroms, the Bishop's family, so I was able to ditch the kids and show the world my body boarding skills (don't really have them).
Edie hated the water at first; she pretty much hated anything that involved not being safely tucked away in my arms.
Somehow, Greta worked her magic and soon she and Edie were playing like sand crabs in the sand and water.
Later, I caught Edie kneeling in the middle of the beach and saying, "Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for the beach. Thank you for the water. Thank you for the sand. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen."
I guess that meant she liked it.

12 comments:

Jenna said...

That is the cutest prayer I've ever heard!!! How fun that now you have a little fish on your hands!!

Cassia said...

Good for you for getting out and enjoying the beach(es)! :) And that prayer is so sweet--a good reminder of how easy it is to say thank you! :)

Julia said...

So cute! You're girls are adorable as always! Sunny is getting so big already!

Travis S. Barnes said...

Can I request more pictures of Nate with his shirt off?? Thanks...

Hillary said...

What a cute little family you have, and a very lucky family that gets to go to the beach a lot!

the man said...

Beach trip number 4 -- Waikiki, Hawaii with the Tang's! We're thinking of you all right now, especially because sitting on my couch right now is El Presidente (Adam Rich) and Hollywood (Russell Woodward). Half of the PCA has fufilled their destiny. Your stories are cute, can't wait to see you in September!!

Crystal said...

Edie is so cute!!! And I love the pear video. I can't wait to let Avery try new flavors!

Becky said...

Your beach trips sound like so much fun!!! It makes it worth cleaning up all the sand. So glad you are putting sun screen on everyone (I can tell because no one looks sunburned). Everyone seems to be really enjoying themselves, especially with the good food. clams, pears...what more could you want.

stephasauri said...

Looks like Allison devoured that pear! She's quite an eater!

How fun that you're raising some super cute beach babes! I would have loved to see the mermaid tail! If your sand creations are anything like thanksgiving hand turkeys, I'm sure the mermaid was museum worthy!

Where to I sign up for body boarding lessons?

We can't wait to see you!

TheRandalls said...

edie is geting so big!!

Wendy said...

That prayer is so sweet. Molly prays that the Rangers will win. The things Jonny teaches her.

sunnie said...

hey cute family, i need an email address of yours to send some pics from the wedding to. email it to me pah-lease. sunniemerrill@yahoo.com