Memorial Day Weekend in St. Teresa

Our Memorial Day Weekend got off to a rough start but ended up being a great, relaxing weekend. Saturday and Sunday morning's were both overcast so the kids were able to play on the beach without having to lather them up with sunscreen and after lunch and nap the sun came out and we all hit the beach for remainder of the afternoon.

Saturday the Jordan/Sykes clan came over along with the Sellars, Wheeless and Smith clans and we enjoyed a sunny afternoon on the beach with them. When Court and Vicki's crew arrived, Vicki's son Chase came tearing down the hill and dove straight into the ocean. Cole must have had his eye on Chase and he followed suit. He jumped right into the waves without a care in the world. He played in the waves from then on and lost all fear of the ocean. There was a lot of "Monkey See, Monkey Do" this weekend.

Sunday we repeated Saturday this time without as many clans. The Smiths and Wheeless joined us on the beach via boat, and they guys headed to Alligator Point for their version of "White Trash Bash."

Cassidy and Cole played so well together over the weekend. It is fun for him to really start to "play" and interact with other children now and appreciate their company.

Unfortunately we headed back on Monday but really appreciate the hospitality the Boone's provided us. We had a great time at St. Teresa! Thanks again!

NOTE: Since the coming back from two weekends at the beach, the word "beach" has had frequent usage from Cole. He will wake up in the morning and the first word from his mouth is "da beach". I think he enjoyed himself immensely. Now he will say, "blah blah blah da beach?" and then nod his head and say "Mmm hum" (as in yes). It is hilarious. It is like he is answering his on question.

Here are a "few" of the photos from the weekend.

Enough said....

Cole building a castle.

Cassidy strolling down the beach.

Heading up for lunch time.

Mama and Cole

Dada and Cole

Cole playing in the waves.

WOW! That is cold.

Waiting on the waves.

Cole strolling down the beach.

I love you Cassidy.

Enjoying the beach

Trying to get a little sun on that belly.

Tanner, Devenney and Cassidy playing in the waves and sand.

A dog came and stole one of Cole's ducks and bit the wing off the duck, so I told the owner he could just go ahead and keep it. Well Monday morning, there is sat alone on the beach. So we decided to make it our mascot.

Who took that perfect picture?

Cole's final morning on the beach and telling it "bye bye"

He actually found and brought the duck "mascot" back for us.