Beach Weekend

We were able to stay at the boss' beach house this weekend. We didn't think we'd get the invite this year, so were surprised when we did! Such generous, kind people! We left Friday afternoon and went to the pool at the clubhouse. The kids were in heaven. Then we went to the boardwalk for dinner, Dolle's taffy, and Funland. It was pretty crowded and wild, but we still had fun. Tommy loved his favorite rides, but Damon wouldn't touch them, he thought he was too big for them. He had his dad take him on bigger and better rides. Both boys loved the bumper cars this year. We realized how easy we used to have it, things get more complicated with babies and strollers and crowds and boys wanting to ride different rides.

 We went to the beach on Saturday morning. This year we have loved getting there early in the morning and leaving about lunchtime when it gets more crowded. Hannah just loves the sand. The boys were loving letting the waves knock them down, then pushing them on shore.

 After a quick lunch at the beach house, we went to the clubhouse pool again. Tommy got new floaties and was getting really comfortable with them. Damon got new goggles and loved wearing them! We did a little outlet shopping in the afternoon, packed up, and went to Bethany Blues for dinner on the way home. The kids fell asleep on the way home and Barrett and I were so exhausted, we were in bed before 10. It was crazy, and the kids were pretty cranky at times, but it is always fun to stay at the beach (even if it is for one night!)

 I love taking pictures of this cutie in new dresses. A friend gave this dress to us. She's 10 months and still wearing 6 month clothes...she's so petite. The dress is 9 months, but it fit ok...she looked so much older, though!

 We got the boys new school shoes at the Nike outlet. The rule is they can only wear them Sunday afternoons in the house until school starts.