Meet Us in the Sand

These days a trip to the beach actually includes time on the beach! Funny how babies (toddlers?) change things.

We attempted our annual beach trip with our good friends again this year. Unfortunately, Jason couldn't come because of a new job. Despite missing him, we enjoyed ourselves and mostly took it easy. We did our usual beach things like the farmer's market and Adelaide's coffee to sip a latte and pick out a new book. We took tons of pictures, of course, because babies on the beach is so cute! See for yourself:

These cuties! It cracked me up to see them sitting there, like two old friends :)

Sweet Mr. Lincoln

Sassy Miss Emerson

On our way to the beach. I love her little fist holding the flower.

Still has her flower! 

Hi mom!

Whit and Lincs

Mommas and babies.

The beach was covered in these weird things. Animal? Plant? We're still not sure.

Lincoln takes it all in

Emerson was quite content with playing in the sand.

Lincoln thinks she's funny, and isn't so sure about this.

Emerson is sure. Sand is awesome.

In case you've forgotten how much she loves sand:

Love him!

Our little family

 The next morning we went into Illwaco to check out the farmer's market. It's pretty much the same as always but a few new vendors were there.

We had to go visit Grandpa Scott's boat while we were there :)

Patiently waiting on the dock for Emerson to smile. Seriously, this kid is just so sweet!

And after a nap or two.. we retreated to Adelaide's for coffee (water for Emerson) and a new book.

Thinks she's so cool, drinking from a big glass

Here's the flashback to last year 

After a slow, lazy morning we cleaned the cabin, tidied up and went out to breakfast.

Always so good to spend time with these friends. As life changes and families grow, it's been so fun to share the experience with them. Hopefully Jason can join us next year.. we'll need all the adults we can get for the adult/kid ratio to still be in the adults' favor! (FYI: Not us yet, them!!)