Summer Day Beach Day

After what felt like a solid month of rain, we had our first weather prediction for sun, the 2nd day that school was out. Janessa wanted to take some friends to the beach, and so I packed up the 4 youngest boys, a whole truckload of beach equipment, and off we went.
While driving there, it was still really overcast and rainyish. Every once in a while, the sun would shine and we'd all cheer, and then it would go away again.

By the time we got there, the weather mellowed out. It was a perfect beach day. Not too hot, and not too crowded.
Logan and Soren recline under our umbrella

Tamar, Sophie, and Janessa.

We went to one of our favorite beaches, Wingearsheek in Gloucester.

Soren's inner legs were totally chafed from running around with a salty, sandy suit, so he went a' naturel under this towel for the 2nd half of the day.

J.B. prepares to make a sand sculpture.

Lachlan loved it! He had a great time. We stayed for about 5 1/2 hours, which is fine for teenagers, but was a little long for my boys. However, they all enjoyed it so much, that we may do it a few more times this summer.

We all got in the ocean and swam around. It was VERY cold; there were moments where I couldn't feel my feet or hands, but it was still lots of fun.

J.B. is trying to recover from swimming in the cold ocean for so long!