Beach Trip!

Friday was a gorgeous day so M took the day off work and we headed to the coast. We found a secluded little beach that we could hike to from the highway. We parked and headed through the beautiful wooded area. After about a half mile we were out on the beach. It was sunny and 70 degrees, a great day to be playing in the sand and surf. We played for a while in the morning, searching for sea shells. Then we headed to town for a yummy lunch at an old 60's diner. They have real cars you can sit in while you eat. They also had some fun old kids rides that the girls enjoyed playing on while we waited for our food to arrive. After lunch, we headed back to the beach to build some sand castles. Before heading home, we stopped for some ice cream at a local favorite parlor. It was a wonderful day spent together.

We hunted for shells and found quite a few whole
sand dollars with just a small piece missing in the fronts.

L found lots of rocks she liked too.

Walking on the beach enjoying the view.

Towards the end of the trail there was this little overgrown area
we walked through before hitting the beach. It was cool and inviting in there.

On our way to lunch we had the windows down.
L didn't like her hair blowing in the wind.

Walking on the trail back down to the beach.

L playing in the sand concerned about the waves coming in to get her.

K and L playing in the sand. K would try to make a sand
castle and L would come and stomp on it.

The little alcove area.

So beautiful in the trees with the sun streaming through.

After a long day, L conks out in her seat.
I guess she should be tired, we hiked about 2 miles.
We didn't carry her for much of the trip.