Lovely Beach Days! Despite the constant danger of a child drowning under your watch the beach is so relaxing. The sound of the surf and the call of the seagulls are just delightful. The warm SoCal sun shining gently on your ocean chilled skin and the slight taste of salt on your lips are moments not soon forgotten. I would love to sit and read a book or magazine on the sandy beach but instead I do a constant head count of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and sigh of relief. Being a parent on beach with a handful of kids to keep track of is an exercise in constant vigilance. I am glad to say there were no near drownings or other misadventures and the kids have such fun despite the freezing water.
Ashlee and I often discuss who is taking pictures of our outings for future blog fodder (as we call it). Mostly we take turns photographing but sometimes we both take photos. We both happened to take photos of the San Clemente Beach day. We were on our way home from California when we stopped at the beach for a few hours of fun (it was fun, but it turned our ride home into a really long drive). Quinton was especially interested in going to the beach he just loves it. The last time we went to the beach there were lots of cousins to hang out with and even build huge sand castles. Quinton had to make due with his own siblings.
Quinton and McCoy build a sand castle together
We had the beach to ourselves and only shared the ocean with surfers who far outnumbered us. Ashlee and I enjoyed seeing which surfers could stay up on their board the longest. They make it look so easy. When a lone surf board showed up on the beach without a surfer we weren't sure what the correct behavior was. Should we grab the surfboard so it wouldn't go out to sea or is that taboo? We spent so long discussing it that the owner showed up to claim it thus nullifying our dilemma.
Boys far left, Archy and Zany in middle, Ashlee and Rhiannon on right
Zany was a little unsure of the ocean but once she dipped her toe in she grew quite confident and loved having the waves chase her. Archer of course was her constant companion. When Zany sees these photos of the beach she want to go back so badly.
I do too!
Zany with Declan
How wide is the ocean?
Pa found a nice place to stretch out in the sand
Archer challenges the waves to come get him,
Zany makes it a bit harder for the waves by walking away
Coy with surfer
Pa and Zany having a laugh
After spending a couple of hours playing on the beach it was time for lunch at you guessed it, In and Out. Hamburgers, fries and shakes for all. Good Times!
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