Now we can officially call it summer.

The girls, Em’s friend Audrey, and I all headed to the beach yesterday and we had a great time. I was so thankful for the really big waves because the girls were a little afraid to venture too far into the surf. The waves forced them to stick close to the shore, which ultimately made my job of watching three little monkeys in the water, much easier!

They did do a lot of tempting fate. Sitting on the edge of the water and waiting for the waves to come in.

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It was great fun when they did roll in.

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And a couple waves even made them move to higher ground a few times.

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And, today happens to be Audrey’s 6th birthday! So happy wishes to our sweet Audrey!
We hope 6 is a terrific year for you.

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Meanwhile, back on the towel…
I can’t decide which I love more in this picture her curly tendrils or her lovely eyelashes.
She is delicious.

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And my one “artsy” photo of the day. She refused to let me get a sunhat shot, but I caught this one.
I love the angle, and her slight little peek of a smile.

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We might have to head back to the beach this weekend.
I think our day reminded us that summer is fleeting, and we need to take advantage of it while we can.
Have a sunny, happy weekend!

7 thoughts on “Now we can officially call it summer.

  1. The second to last one for me please :-)
    I can hardly remember the feel of sun at the moment…
    Good to see your girls setting an example and wearing their suntops!! We call them ‘rashies’ here as they were originally designed to prevent surfers from getting a sand rash on their chests from lying on their boards. They are so important here in the harsh sun.
    Have a great sunny weekend.

  2. Sorry we had to miss out! Did you go again today or yesterday? I had so much to do and appointments as well. Next week we are in VBS every day until 12:30 next Saturday we start swim lessons for five weeks!! Yeah!

    Oh Melody, CA beach water is stinkin’ COLD!

  3. Oh Carrie. I just love these photos. Kinda got a little misty eyed – how I do so miss the ocean. Your girls are just so precious and look like they just love living life!!! So sweet.

  4. What fun! I haven’t been to the beach in a long time….and you are making a beach vacation sound better all the time!

  5. You have officially captured the essense of the beach in your photos. Magnificent! Oh, and how can I vote between the curls and lashes – gorgeous both. :)

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