Fun in the Sun

Madelyn took her first trip to the beach last week - Kiawah Island, South Carolina. The first day at the beach was full of tears and fears, but after a few visits, she finally got in the water, tear-free. Each day we placed her a little closer to the water until she was finally in - the tide coming in helped too. By the last day, she seemed to finally love the beach. With Eric and I as her parents, it's in her blood; I knew she'd come around.

Thanks to Ginger for her super cute swimsuit.

It's a big world out there.

Hanging with Papa.

Sunbathing with Grandma.

There's a smile!

This little stinker was determined to eat the
sand. It wasn't until I finally let her eat it,
in fist fulls I might add, that she finally
decided it wasn't for her.

Playing with Cousin Sammi.

Two peas in a pod.

And of course, Eric would not be happy until he caught...

...his shark.

So after a week of perfect weather, beautiful beaches, yummy food, cold drinks, memorable family time, and great card games of "Golf",  it was hard to go home. Although, I think the beach creatures were glad to be rid of Madelyn after she tormented a poor small fish and pulled the arm off an innocent starfish.

Until next time beautiful beaches and perfect weather...