Friends at the Beach

Each year during our vacation, my friend Janet and her two boys spend a day at the beach with us.  This year, their visit was expanded to include Sheila, Clint and Jen, and their kids.  Sheila and her family were in New Hampshire for their annual summer vacation and while we were unable to visit with everyone at Braggalope Bay, we were all able to get together for a great day at the beach.  Weather-wise, it might have been the best beach day we've had in six years; and you just couldn't beat the company.  The kids played together in varying groups during the day and the adults caught up and reconnected.  It was just a great day all around!!

Elizabeth and Ethan boogie boarding!

Owen wanted to drag the boogie board around, but he wasn't into actually riding it.

Splashing in the water was more his style!

The kids, digging the sand.

Travis takes a turn on the boogie board.

Nothing makes a sand castle shine like a little sea weed.

Juliet

Travis and Clint.

Owen being goofy.

Bathing beauty.

Elizabeth and Ethan

Jen and Juliet, going for a swim.

Travis

Sheila and Janet

More boogie boarding.

Emily loves playing in the waves.

Ages 2 to 8: Annabelle, Owen, Juliet, Travis, Emily, Elizabeth, and Ethan

Sheila, Janet, Jen and Maureen - what other high school best friends have the chance to get together so often?  We are so lucky!