Yesterday we spent the day at a beach town called Avon-by-the-Sea. It was a beautiful, little town and the beach was as good as any California beach I've been too. Ethan spent most of his time out on the boogie board hitting wave after wave and saying how awesome it was.
Anna spent time with her new little friends jumping waves and catching fish, starfish and crabs. I am still amazed at how brave she is with that sort of thing. Holding a flopping fish or pinching little crab in her hand doesn't phase her even a bit. She is always really brave.
Kate loves the water and you never have to push her to "get in" there were several times she would just walk off towards the water so we had to be good to watch that she was going in again. She liked to jump over the waves and just splash around.
Jane spent most of her time in her pack n play covered by an umbrella to stay out of the sun and breezes. She honestly didn't fuss once and was so good. She ate, looked around and napped like a champ. She is finally getting on a more regular schedule here and you can tell she is feeling better because her fussiness has settled down and she is back to her "old" self. Speaking of old she turned 4 months yesterday. We moved her out of our room this week and that has been so hard for me. I know she's our last and she is growing up way too fast. When I see Randall holding her I see how big she has become and can hardly believe it. Our whole family has really enjoyed her. She "talks" and smiles a lot. She isn't rolling over quite yet but part of that is that since we only have hard wood floors except in Anna's room she doesn't spend much tummy time or time on the floor at all to practice. I figure then maybe she won't crawl anytime soon either so I'm good with that.
I think we brought home half the beach in sand and you should have seen the bathtub after all the kids were bathed. Sand is not one of my favorite things.
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Congratulations on your move and on getting settled in! It sounds like you are really embracing this adventure. I am going to give you two pieces of advice for going to the beach, and these come from a NJ Mom and veteran beach-goer. #1 - use an old bed sheet instead of a fancy beach blanket or towels as your "home base," it's cheap, big and easy to shake out and doesn't hold the sand as much. #2 - to cut down on the amount of sand you bring home, take 2-3 empty milk jugs and clean them out; fill them with water and set them in the back of the car and leave them there while you frolic; when you get back to the car the water will be nice and warm from sitting in the sun; use the warm water to pour down your arms and legs (make sure the kids rub the sand downward to really get it off); this acts like a quick shower and the kids won't complain because it's warm; you might even have a clean towel ready to dry off with; you will be amazed at how much sand you can keep from coming home - or emptying into the car. Have fun - good luck with the new school year!
bathtub full of sand sounds familiar, ha ha, someone once gave us a tip that if you sprinkle them with baby powder and then try to brush it off before you get in the car if helps to take off some of the excess. We kept a dustpan brush in the car just for that purpose. Enjoy the beach for us!
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RusnKelly
Looks like a lot of fun - I LOVE the beach but HATE sand too!!!! Sad we missed Kate's birthday - but am very very glad to see pictures!
So fun! Sounds like you had a wonderful time, despite the sand... That's fabulous that it's so close!
Yay for pictures!!! I am so proud of you :) It sounds like the perfect way to celebrate a 3rd birthday! I am glad Jane is her happy self again. she is the sweetest little thing ever. I hear ya on the sand, my least favorite was always the sand that gets stuck in the crotch of the bathing suits :)
So glad you are blogging already. It is fun to read and see pictures of your adventures.
Have a happy birthday tomorrow!
Sounds like you are embracing New Jersey! I'm jealous and excited for you all at the same time. Poor little Kate, I can't believe how bad her injury was! Give her a kiss from all of us. Miss you guys. Hope to get to visit all of you's soon! BTW you look darling in your Statue of Liberty pics!
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