Saturday, July 4, 2009

There and back again

We went to Hilton Head on Friday - just for the day! We spent an equal amount of time in the car as we did on the beach. We ran out of sunscreen and decided to head back a little bit earlier than planned so we wouldn't fry to a crisp. We had a great time - but boy, is it exhausting to keep up with 6 exuberant kids (that can't swim so well) at the beach! Everyone had their favorite activities...

BEFORE:
















Dad's faves: watching the kids have fun, relaxing in the tent, flying the kite, catching the waves


















Mom's faves: the anticipation, the sun, the cool currents in the really really really warm water















Jonas' faves: building a castle complete with castle guys, and diving under the waves to see the ocean with his goggles.
















Leslie's faves: flying a kite all by herself, and playing in the "big" waves

















Owen's faves: riding on the boogie board, pretending the waves were tsunamis
















Troy's faves: (he claims this as the best day of his life) finding a hermit crab (and naming it James), finding a starfish (and extra parts), playing in the waves and fighting the tsunamis, running and jumping into the tide pool/kiddie pool, finding and collecting shells, watching the big boat come closer to the shore



















Micah's faves: fighting the tsunamis, playing with Evelyn















Evelyn's faves: playing in the water and jumping in the waves with Mom and Dad, the water guns















AFTER:

6 comments:

Bob and Raylene said...

What a great day! It looks like you had perfect weather and a fablous time. Wish I had been there with you.

Jonathan and Rachel said...

Look at little Evelyn! So cute at the end of the day! It was so good to see you guys! Thanks for letting us meet up at your house! HUGS!!

Carol said...

I also wish I could have been with you! What fun... ahhhhhhhh, the beach on a hot summer day!

Winn Family said...

I love your posts! What a fun (and exhausting--but mostly freaken awesome) day!!!

Lorie said...

wow! What a blast. I hope we get a few days warm enough to enjoy the beach. Everyone looks like they had so much fun!

Unknown said...

Sounds like you made some good memories and you got some great pictures too. Looks like so much fun. I wish we could've come too.