We took a trip to the beach this past week. It was the kids' first time, and they had a blast. It was nice to get away and just relax for a couple of days! Of course, we took lots of pictures!
When we left our house, it was 99*. The air conditioner in our van couldn't keep up with the heat, so we had a rather uncomfortable trip down there. As we got closer to the beach, however, the weather started to change. About 20 to 30 miles from Newport, the temperature started dropping rapidly. As we got close to our motel, we could hardly see because the fog was so thick. The temperature had dropped to 54*, it was windy and a little chilly. Crazy! It was a nice reprieve from the heat wave we had been experiencing at home. Thankfully, I had packed for warm and cold weather, coats and all, because you never know in Oregon!
When we left our house, it was 99*. The air conditioner in our van couldn't keep up with the heat, so we had a rather uncomfortable trip down there. As we got closer to the beach, however, the weather started to change. About 20 to 30 miles from Newport, the temperature started dropping rapidly. As we got close to our motel, we could hardly see because the fog was so thick. The temperature had dropped to 54*, it was windy and a little chilly. Crazy! It was a nice reprieve from the heat wave we had been experiencing at home. Thankfully, I had packed for warm and cold weather, coats and all, because you never know in Oregon!
Once settled in, we ran to the dollar store to grab some beach/sand toys. I had bought 4 beach balls, but only blew up one of them to take down the first night, because they get cumbersome to carry. Talon wanted to carry it, so we told him to hold on tight... it already had tried to blow away in the parking lot.
As soon as we got down to the beach, Talon tried to bounce his ball. The wind came through, picked it up, and that ball took off! He took off after it, but it was G-O-N-E! I tried to run after both him and the ball, with a hot coffee in one hand and my camera in the other. When Talon saw me chasing after the ball too, he thought it was great and kept running for all he was worth. Anthony stood back and just laughed and laughed... you could hear him cackle clear down the beach. I'm sure we were quite the sight!
I quickly realized there was no way we were gonna catch the ball... it was waaaaaaay down the beach. I told Talon we had to let it go, and we would get another one when we got back to the car. He fell apart! He just couldn't believe we weren't gonna go get his ball. After many tears were shed, he finally got excited about the water and the sand, and didn't fixate on it any more.
The next day, he didn't argue when we told him he should leave the ball in the car while we played on the beach. I really didn't want to have to deal with another emotional breakdown when that one disappeared as well!
As soon as we got down to the beach, Talon tried to bounce his ball. The wind came through, picked it up, and that ball took off! He took off after it, but it was G-O-N-E! I tried to run after both him and the ball, with a hot coffee in one hand and my camera in the other. When Talon saw me chasing after the ball too, he thought it was great and kept running for all he was worth. Anthony stood back and just laughed and laughed... you could hear him cackle clear down the beach. I'm sure we were quite the sight!
I quickly realized there was no way we were gonna catch the ball... it was waaaaaaay down the beach. I told Talon we had to let it go, and we would get another one when we got back to the car. He fell apart! He just couldn't believe we weren't gonna go get his ball. After many tears were shed, he finally got excited about the water and the sand, and didn't fixate on it any more.
The next day, he didn't argue when we told him he should leave the ball in the car while we played on the beach. I really didn't want to have to deal with another emotional breakdown when that one disappeared as well!
The kids weren't so sure about the sand. Kaitlyn immediately wanted me to carry her once the sand got on her feet. They got used to it pretty fast, though.
Very intrigued with all the water!
I thought Talon would be the cautious one. Nope! He ran right for the water. It was freezing, but he didn't care. He loved it!
I kept asking him if he was cold. He insisted he wasn't... although his face and body language said different. He just didn't want to leave!
No matter what the weather, the water is always amazing!
Kaitlyn wanted no part in going near the water, so we had to carry her. I put her down in it once and she hated it... it was so cold!
Talon tripped and fell forward in the water. It was only ankle deep, but he got soaked! After that, he finally admitted he was cold and wanted to change his clothes.
Daddy and Sissy heading back to the car. It was quite a walk!
The next day was beautiful. It was still overcast, but the temperature was in the 70's and less foggy. All Talon could focus on was going back on the beach and going in the water. Daddy took him in most of the time while I stayed back with Kaitlyn.
They absolutely loved playing in the sand... especially Kaitlyn! We tried to build a sand castle, but they kept walking all over it, trying to smash down all the big piles.
Another thing Kaitlyn discovered was seaweed. She kept picking it up and putting it in her cup, or just carrying it around. Yuck!
Another thing Kaitlyn discovered was seaweed. She kept picking it up and putting it in her cup, or just carrying it around. Yuck!
They crashed once we got into the car. We drove down the beach to get some lunch, and took turns going into shops while the kids stayed in the car and slept. We had experienced Kaitlyn not getting a nap the day before, and weren't about to make that mistake again. Crazy how life changes once you have kids!
I got the kids big suckers, but was a little apprehensive to let them have them in the car because I had a feeling they would make a huge mess. I gave in about an hour before we got home, and my suspicions proved to be correct. They were a disaster! Kaitlyn was a red, sticky mess!
It was so hot, though, that when we got home, I filled up the swimming pool and let them play in the water for a couple of hours. They cleaned up quite nicely!
We had a great time and can't wait until we get to go again!
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