August Beach Trip- Wrapping up the summer

Since our sweet Anastasia was born in June we have really laid low this summer and haven't gone swimming hardly at all since she arrived.  We decided to have one last trip to the beach this weekend to wrap up the summer.  I am so glad we went- we had a ball!

And I am happy to report that our 2-month-old did well on her first road trip.  She was able to sleep well and was only fussy a little bit.  She sits between Marc and Julia so she gets a lot of attention and entertainment.  :)

We got to the beach around 5:30, stopped for pizza and then swam that night.  

The next day we had a few errands to run at the outlets and so we stopped by Lambert's to get throwed rolls!

We swam and swam all afternoon.

Aunt Amber sent Charlie this amazing mask for his birthday- he LOVES it.  He wore it all day every day and many people stopped to ask him about it.

We happen to watch a wedding while sitting on our balcony.   They didn't close the pool, so people were just floating by in the lazy river watching!  :)

They had a fun dance party on the deck and we joined in the dancing from our condo!

One night after supper and showers we went to watch the sunset on the beach-

We watched the moon get bright and reflect in the water-

I love this picture- I call it "Tucker and his moon."  Our little man has always loved the moon.  He used to call it "God's frashlight."  :)

 

 

We didn't have room in the car to bring Annie's baby bath, but she was just able to squeeze into the sink to "wash the day away."  No matter how grumpy she is- this little girls smiles and coos in a bath!

The only game of any kind that we packed was chess.  The boys played it all day every day- anytime we were in the condo-

We stayed at the usual place we go and enjoyed all the water slides-

And Anastasia did okay at the pool- it wasn't her favorite, but she put up with it.  A friend sent me these sunglasses and I was shocked that she didn't mind wearing them.  :)

 

We tried to get her to sleep in the stroller with the fan, but it never really happened-

Most of the time she stayed in the condo sleeping while Daddy worked.

 And I took the bambinos swimming every day-

 

Such a sweet, doting big sister!

Saturday evening we went to Mass and then visited Wahlburgers!  I've always wanted to try "Mahkey Mahk's" place.  It was wonderful!  They make their own pickles and "Wahlburger sauce," and it is all delicious.  

 

Sunday afternoon we took "Aunt Annie" to the beach. "What time is Bingo anyways?"  Our little old lady baby.

First step in the Gulf of Mexico!

Sissy is almost never above water- she is always looking for ocean life-

 

 

 

 

 

 

Annie LOVED the beach.  She just loved listening to the waves, and she fell asleep on Mommy in the beach tent.  We had a sweet cuddly time.  

 

The last night we after supper (I think Charlie ate 6 bbq drumsticks!) we played a long, hilarious game of charades.  Then we sat on the porch having ice cream and watching the moon over the ocean.  Thank you, Lord, for these precious times with my family.