Beach Babes

We have spent a lot of time at the beach this past week.  I have been so afraid to take my camera to the beach because of the sand and water but finally I said forget it and brought it down for the day.  And I am glad that I did because I got some great shots!!  I have a ton of shots so I am just going to post them and add some captions.  It was really great to spend time with family and just enjoy being together!

 It is so nice when we can get a family picture with all of us in it!

Me and my man.

Claire had a blast in the water! She would stay in there all day if we let her. 

Oliver loved swimming too!

The kids had so much fun playing together!  Owen and Claire are a riot together! The had a great time swimming and building a sandcastles.

Claire loved having her shades on! Especially after I got sunscreen in her eyes.

Oliver just starting making this face.  It is hilarious.  Here he is having a serious discussion with Claire.

 Jessica and Giada came up for the day and we packed up the monsters and headed down the beach!  The girls had a great time (as usual) playing on the beach!

Jessica and Oliver smooched a little on the beach.

Claire liked to take a break and relax in the sun.

Awesome.

Hot Mamas.

They loved running into the water and playing.

Claire loved spending some time with her Daddy.

Oliver had his first sucker at the beach.  He LOVED it!  Even if it was full of sand.

Claire loved hers too.

Seriously, could he be any more handsome?!  He is ALMOST walking.  He will walk a little on his own but he would much rather crawl.  I am sure that Claire following him around and helping him all the time is not helping.

"Hold on Aunt Di!!"
He may  not walk yet but he can drive a jetski.

Claire made Mark take her out on the jetski twice.  And both times she cried the whole time she was out there but once she got back, she would tell everyone how much fun she had.  The first time they went out the jetski stalled and Claire kept yelling "THE BATTERY IS DEAD DADDY!!!  BLOW THE WHISTLE!!!!"


After days at the beach we spent nights back at the cottage, eating dinner and visiting.

Oliver loved playing on the deck.  Check out those teeth!

Love him.

Claire and Oliver loved eating smores by the fire.
Notice Claire's tiara.  Yeah, she wore that for two days straight.  It said Irish Princess and she loved it.  When Aunt Nancy complemented her on it, she quickly explained "Well I need this to keep my hair out of my eyes." Yeah, I am sure that's why she wore it for two days :)

The Youngs.  We always have a blast when we hang out.  And especially when Brad and Eileen stop in!!

Great guys.

There's that face again.


Overall, it was a great week at the beach. I am sad to see it go!!  Soon enough school will be starting again!!!!!!!