Spring Break: Beach 1

So, after a fun few days at the lake, Anna Kate and I left the beagles (Thanks Mom & Dad!) and headed to the beach. Mark had been wanting a vacation after several weeks of long hours, so we happily obliged and left our busy lives at home. The house was fairly last minute as we kept waffling over where we were going and if we could take the dogs or could figure out how they could stay with someone. We ended up on a beachfront property where the waves literally came up under the house. It ended up being a good thing, too, because with all of the rainy weather we may not have known we were on a vacation otherwise.

Anna Kate had an awesome time, nonetheless. She was finally old enough to enjoy some of the aspects of the beach- eating sand, fearlessly crawling at full speed into the ocean, tasting shells. The works. I can only imagine how much more fun she will have when there is a little sunshine and warmth involved. Mission go back to the beach asap!

Photo overload. They were all just so cute!

Sitting with Daddy, watching the waves wash under the steps.

This is how close to the ocean we were!

Taking some steps in the sand!

At first, we did try to keep things out of her mouth.

Sweet beach baby!

Love those little sandy toes!

 

Tasting the sand..

"I'll take one handful of sand for lunch, mom."

How big does my baby look?!

Fear. Less.

Love these. First the kicked out legs, then the little toe, testing out the water.