Okay, so it’s technically WORDFUL Wednesday but hang with me a sec!
We hit the beach last weekend for a few days. My sister lives in Myrtle Beach so we had a free place to crash, had two extra hands and didn’t have to spend a zillion dollars on eating out.
So, how was my beach trip just like ones that you’ve taken?
Just like this…
You have a kid who will play in the sand until the sun sets (or they turn into a lobster) if you let them.
Or you sit your baby in a sand pit (ya know, just for fun).
You let go of the idea that your kid’s hands will only get SO clean while on the beach. A turkey SANDwich never hurt anyone.
You come to the realization that hair never looks quite the same once the wind gets to it.
Your baby takes a least one nap at the beach, oblivious to the fun his brother is having.
Your baby makes multiple (and almost futile) attempts to eat sand.
You try to capture the perfect family-at-the-beach shot… and somehow manage to get everyone looking at the camera.
And when your baby isn’t sleeping on the beach, he’s eyeing big brother while mama awaits next year, when they can REALLY play together in the glorious sand.
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Twitter: campingblogger
August 18, 2010 at 10:07 am
Too cute! Beach trips are definitely some of our kid’s favorites – they are always asking when we are going back to the beach.
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I love your pictures! I have yet to visit Myrtle beach since moving to NC. it looks so nice I might have to make at least one trip before the summer is over.
Twitter: steet
August 18, 2010 at 10:17 am
That first pic is priceless!! I hope you blow it up real big & hang it in your house. We did a similar beach trip over the weekend. My first beach picnic … sandy, but not bad. Little Jimmy said it was the BEST LUNCH HE EVER HAD. So I think we did alright.
That’s cute! There’s something cool to the little guys about eating at the beach!
What a wonderful day!
Twitter: projectalicia
August 18, 2010 at 11:48 am
Looks like a blast. Love your photos!! What editing program did you use? Thanks for linkin up for WW!
Thanks Alicia! I use Photoshop. These were simply edited with Camera Raw (when I open PS) and then I used an action from a set I bought from scrapbooker Maggie Holmes. It’s my fave action!
Twitter: thecoastalchick
August 18, 2010 at 11:56 am
I love your wordy/wordless Wednesday. It’s been a long time since my baby was a baby at the beach so I have to admit I loved the little roo pics. I also love the fact that you brought your dog. My kind of gal.
Great pics!
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My sister (who we stayed with) has a chocolate lab so it only made sense for the “cousins” to get to play together too!
Those pics are too cute! I have a little one that only wants to eat sand too! I guess a little sand could never hurt!
Twitter: therantingmom
August 18, 2010 at 12:33 pm
I am sitting here under a quilt waiting for the 75 degree weather they promised completely envious of your beautiful beach day…
I love the pictures! Looks like a great beach trip!
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Great post! I wish we lived closer to the beach. Kids and a beach go well together! Happy WW!
Twitter: alexcampbell11
August 18, 2010 at 2:46 pm
BigRoo looks so adorable in the family shot!
Twitter: AkireBubar
August 18, 2010 at 2:49 pm
Wonderful photos – and I like the story along with them. And my favorite is the one of, you guessed it, the baby about to eat sand. Priceless. Sounds like a wonderful day.
Thanks! There’s always something cute and funny about babies eating sand, isn’t there?
Twitter: mommyneedsvaca
August 18, 2010 at 2:52 pm
GREAT pictures!!! My 16 mo. old eats sand NONSTOP. EVERY. TIME. at the beach. It is crazy.
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August 18, 2010 at 3:02 pm
LOVE the pictures! I really need to get on board with a new picture editor, something about your pics just makes me warm and fuzzy. You know, besides the cute kids!
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Heehee! I use Photoshop but Photoshop Elements is a good one to start with. Seriously, photo editing is addicting! After I adjusted white balance for these, the cool effect was done with a simple action I purchased. I just pushed a button and ta-da! Love the easy stuff!
Hey, your photos look familiar except neither of my children ever, ever in their whole entire short lives took a nap on the beach — though I always wish I could go back to those days and take one! One of my favorite things to do in the world!
I was surprised my little guy took one! He only took one nap on the beach though out of the three days we went. Better than nothing I say!
lol@ “your baby makes multiple (and almost futile) attempts to eat the sand.” Great pictures, and I love the story that they tell! Thanks for sharing!
-Jessica
Loved the pics! My favourite is the sand eating pic. We go to the beach once a week and its a battle getting my little one to NOT eat sand!
Twitter: mommyofamonster
August 18, 2010 at 11:22 pm
Ah! Fun summer/family days!! They’re the best!
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Twitter: Missy_Stevens
August 19, 2010 at 9:42 am
Love the sand-eating pictures! Looks like a fantastic time!
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Twitter: redmestic
August 19, 2010 at 12:13 pm
Awesome pictures! I’ jealous – no beach for us this year – Baby just turned 3 months and we’ve been too busy juggling life with 2 under 2!
I hear ya! I don’t know if we would have made it this year if it weren’t for being able to stay at my sister’s house (and for having extra sets of hands). It’ll be easier next year anyway because by then the baby will be able to actually enjoy it a bit more!
Twitter: alanamorales
August 19, 2010 at 12:56 pm
Awesome pics!! I miss going to the beach so much. And adorable kiddos you have there!
Twitter: myorgchaos
August 19, 2010 at 3:31 pm
I love the picture of little roo and the Wind blowing through his hair!! That is precious… You always take wonderful pictures, I wish I had an eye for it!
I also want to thank you for stopping by and commenting on my “Bucket List”! It is just wild that we have so many things in common!! Including the awesome, DIY- Architect- daddys!!
Have a great day!
What is it about babies eating sand?! Mine is 16-months and still does, and I cringe every time.
Sounds like a great vacation. Love the pictures!
Twitter: AndreaUpdyke
August 19, 2010 at 5:39 pm
I can’t believe you got everyone looking at the camera! That is like Haley’s comet right there.
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Twitter: enjoybirth
August 19, 2010 at 7:48 pm
I love beach pictures!
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Twitter: OldTweener
August 19, 2010 at 8:34 pm
Love beach trips! That is the one thing we missed this summer…my kids usually do all of the above when we go!
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Twitter: tatterscoops
August 21, 2010 at 5:20 am
Your pictures are fantastic, girl! Really love the sand eating one hahaha priceless!
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What kind of camera do you use? Your kids are adorable!
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