The Beach

The weather has been so beautiful this week (not too hot with a nice breeze), that we have taken full advantage of it and spent some time down at the beach. We live in a subdivision that is built around a lake, and while we don't actually live ON THE LAKE, we full have full lake access.

When we first moved here last year, it took a while before Sam was open to the idea of actually going into the water. We often had to coax her to even get close to the water's edge:

Eventually, she found that she loves the water A LOT, and also likes the playground area down there. So this year, she BEGS to go down to the park/beach. It's hard for me to take both girls by myself because I have to keep a close eye on Sam, but my mom and sister have been able to help me this week (Steve is in Mexico again). And, it has helped that we have gone right around the times that Sophia likes to nap, so she naps in the shade while we play on the beach. Perfect!

There is no fear this year; she just goes for it!

Collecting water for her sandcastle:

Building sandcastles with Aunt Minnie:

One of her favorite places to sit:

And look who just woke up! (Yes, they have matching bathing suits -- too cute!)