Last week was by far our best vacation ever! Neland was so excited that the whole trip there he kept asking when we were getting off the highway. I finally told him he had to stop asking so the next time we made a turn he said, "Hey guys, what's going on?". Little smarty pants! We were excited to introduce Teague to the ocean and he did not disappoint. We walked out as soon as our car was unloaded (quite a feat in itself), no swim suits, no ear plugs (for those sleep-saving tubes). Teague was in his element. He sat down, he rolled on his belly and he ventured so far out that Dali (who truly dislikes water) decided she needed to go check on him.
Monday through Thursday we developed a great routine. We get up to the sound Teague screaming at about 6am and try to get the kids out of the door before waking every one else up. We'd walk on the beach before coming back to breakfast. After breakfast we'd pack up the wagon and head to the beach. After a few hours at the beach, we'd have lunch at the house and then put Teague down for a much needed nap. Neland would play in the pool in the backyard (as he referred to it) until Teague was finished with his nap. While Neland played, Grandma and I beat the boys in multiple games of pool volleyball. There were also jump contests and races. Then we might walk on the beach, look for deer (they were everywhere) or play until dinner and bedtime.
A morning walk - always in pajamas!
Teague took a quick trip to the desert
This year, we stayed at "the point". It is where the ocean and sound meet at the very end of the island. The boys could play in the sound or the ocean (or the tidal pools).
Neland was a little worried about sharks so he didn't venture too far into the water, although he did get brave a few times and jump waves. We saw dolphins quite a few times and I think I convinced him that if there were dolphins around, there weren't sharks. He loved having the pool at the house (it was something new for all of us). For some reason he is growing more and more scared of swimming (and being dropped), so this was a good experience for him. Hopefully he won't be scared in swim lessons tomorrow.
Dad was buried in the sand.
Doesn't it look like he was run over? The "D" is for Dad.
Much needed rest!
Teague was a terror at the pool so he did not get to visit as often as Neland.
Neland finally had the courage to get off the steps by the last warm day!
An evening walk to see the deer (look at those beachy curls!!)
Terrible pic, but tons of deer!
Beautiful harvest moon!
A few more beach pictures from our last warm day there!
I'll post later what we did on our two cooler days! (we definitely need two weeks next year)
