Beachy Keen
This week, we made our annual New Year's Day trip to the beach. This tradition began a week after we brought the kids home, on New Year's Day, 2006. It was particularly cold and rainy that year, and the waves at the beach were massive! Poor Eamon was scared out of his gourd.Last year's trip did nothing to alleviate Eamon's fear of crashing waves. After a rogue wave nearly washed him out to sea, he became a certified land-lubber.
This year was much better. The day was sunny and warm (for January), and both kids had a great time exploring the beach and climbing the sand mountains. Here are some pictures from the day, including one of me in the infamous green vest (which I've decided I like, despite it's nearly fluorescent-emerald sheen).
Glad you all made it back safe and sound - and without any stories that make my heart stop!
What a nice tradition you have. It looked like a great day to be out.
I hope Eamon has had a chance to overcome his fear of the ocean.
What great pictures!! And the vest looks great on you! :)
What fantastic pictures!I especially like the one of Eamon and dad in silhouette.
Looks like a great day!
The vest looks good on you.
The vest looks great on you!
Nice pictures :)
I can't believe how long Vika's hair is getting. The kids look great. Thanks for back posting to those other times at the beach. I guess I wasn't reading your blog back then. Cool to see the changes. Glad you have made your peace with the vest. lol
What great pix!!! Looks like a fun tradition.
by the way, I love the green vest, and for a deal, even better! Glad you kept it.
Happy New Year!
Laura
What a great tradition! Wish it was warm enough to do that here.
What a happy new year! Your kiddos have GROWN this year.
Happy New Year to you guys also!!
Those pictures are great and the kids are getting so BIG!!
BTW: The vest looks great!!
:)
Love those pics...what gorgeous, happy-looking kids! I'm so glad Eamon and the ocean are friends now. :-)