A lazy day at the beach

Today was the first day all summer, I think, that the sky was overcast with clouds. The temperature was a warm 85 degrees and there was a really nice breeze blowing so we took Sophia to the beach. Take a look at Sophie's sun suit - it's got 50 UV protection built into it. How awesome it that?

Sophia had sand in her mouth before we stepped onto the beach. She must have found some in the parking lot and decided to try it out. She didn't seem to mind the sand in her mouth and tried it a few more times throughout the day.

She was a little timid at first to step into the sand and she didn't want to get off our blanket until she was good and comfortable with her new surroundings. She played with the sand toys that Grancy bought when Terra and Madeline were visiting last summer.

Dad and I built a few sand castles for her and she basically banged the shovel in the bucket. After a while she warmed up to the sand and boy was she off and running - literally! But mostly after seagulls.

She acted the same way with the ocean. At first she didn't want to approach the water, but once she got used to the waves she didn't want to get out of the water. Mom and Dad had a blast with her in the waves. Take a look at the rest of the pictures.