Beach Reunion

We spent a couple days in Clovis and then headed to the beach for the Hurd family reunion.  Jason had to work part of the week and met up with us the last couple days.  I always love the beach, hanging out with my family and camping, but this trip was a little challenging.  Paige decided she hated to walk on sand on would scream if she was ever put down anywhere near the sand.  She was happy in the tent or being held.  

Luckily for me, Austin is a great brother and didn't mind helping out with her.

I didn't have as much time to visit with the family, but the kids were happy to be there and see everybody.

Granny and Jessica

The fog rolled in in the evening, making everything wet and cold.  If we didn't put the camp chairs away or keep someone planted in them, they would be too wet to sit in.   We hadn't planned on it being quite so cold at the beach in July and had to make a trip into town to buy a few more sweatshirts and cozy pants to keep everyone warm.

We loved the beach during the day.  There is something soothing about hearing the waves crash on the shore.  Paige enjoyed the sand from the comfort of a blanket.  She would sit on the edge of it and dig in the sand.

The other kids buried each other in the sand and built sand castles.

I tried to show Paige how much fun it can be to draw in the wet sand or run away from the waves, but she wanted nothing to do with it.  She wanted to see everything, but she wanted to be carried there.

I felt so relieved when she would finally fall asleep!

Jason flew in on our third day and somehow he convinced her to walk in the sand!!! I still don't understand, but that was it and then she was over it.

I guess sometimes a girl just needs her dad.

Typical for my life, things always get better when Jason arrives. :)

The boys braved the cold water for some boogie boarding.

Drew and Austin

Drew

Tyler and Drew

Garrett, Tyler, Austin, Drew

I'm pretty sure this is the best picture from the trip: Austin, Wes, and Drew, checking Tyler's armpit for hair!! HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

Grandma taking Phoebe to play by the water and Ashlyn digging in the sand.

Jessica taking a nap under her hoodie and Brynne snuggling with Grandpa.

Jen reading a book.

Austin and Garrett

Ashlyn

Melissa, Sequoia, Jessica, Me, and Paige

Brynne showing off her treasures from the beach

Jeff, Wes and Jason

Phoebe, Kaite and Cedrick

Wes and Grandpa helping Granny across the sand.