A Shore Thing!

We just got back from a long weekend at the beach with family. My husband, being from the East coast, would say we'd been to the shore, but we Washingtonians go to the beach! It would have been absolutely perfect had our daughter and son-in-law been able to join us from California, but they weren't able to make it this time.  But that just gives us the perfect excuse for planning another trip when they can come!

On Thursday morning, my hubby and I headed to Seabrook, Washington where we had rented a sweet little cottage called "A Shore Thing."  That evening, we were joined by our son, daughter-in-law, and nearly 15 month-old granddaughter, Ella, and that's when the fun really began.

We had planned for an ever-changing weather scenario by bringing layers of clothes, rubber boots and umbrellas but God smiled down on us and other than a little sprinkle on Saturday morning, we had plenty of sunshine and blue skies! 

Before leaving on our trip, I had been on the look out for the perfect bucket and shovel to bring for Ella's first sand-digging experience.  But every bucket I found, was flimsy and looked like the handle would be history by the time the first shovelful of sand hit it. 

But then I went to Costco and...SCORE!  They have the best 13-piece bucket set that is sturdy and fun!  Ella had a blast with it before we ever even got outside. So if you are in the market for a great bucket and shovel set, check out your local Costco.  They really should be paying me for this endorsement...

Anyway, here's a how the beach looked this weekend to our gang!

Heading out for our first trip down to the beach

Look at that fantastic bucket set!

Getting a feel for the beach thing!

You'd cry too if they told you that you had to leave the sand behind :(

Beautiful family!

Lookin' good!

Couldn't resist this photo op!

Ella liked Grandma's boots...

Blue skies and sunshine...sweet!

Oh yeah, this is the good life!

Smile!

Our home, sweet home, away from home!