Beach Afternoon

Today we met the Clubbs at the beach for a late afternoon dinner at the beach.  It was no big deal except that we so needed the good times with friends away from the rental house (which has consumed our days and nights) and from work.  It marks the real beginning of our summer.

Financially, we certainly do not have much right now, but we most certainly are rich beyond measure as you can see in the photos that follow.

This girl continues to impress me.  This year she was able to grow academically far beyond what anyone (other than her, her tutor Mrs. White, and her teacher, Mrs. Gatchel) thought she could achieve.  Not only did she catch up, but she did better than almost everyone. I love her no matter what, but when I see her achieve and grow - I can't help but be a little proud.  Just had to say.

We did what you do at the beach ...

We played in the sand

We frolicked

We ate on the beach (which we had never done as family)  It was kinda nice.

And we ate more

And then back to the beach for more of everything . . .

At the risk of putting something in the blog that will embarrass my girls in years to come, This girl ...

Really likes this boy . . .

And they boogie boarded for hours and then still wanted more . . .

More running . . .

One big dance in the surf . . .

Then home.  I love my family and friends!