One More Sand Castle

  Just another day or two at the beach and then we all head home.  Cousins growing up with the same memories of our time together


.....a  tiny perfect place in the middle of regular life.

Bat'er Up

  
  The kids have been anxiously waiting for Stephen to organize their favorite beach game - softball.  Everyone can play - no matter that you're only 2- but Stephen doesn't bend the rules for any one.  If you strike three times you're out, even if you're cute and you cry.  The sand was super hot, which kept everyone moving around the bases and everyone cooled their feet in the ocean when the game ended.

"We're Here!"

  
  The beach scene has taken a serious commotion up- surge and I couldn't be happier.  The adult kids - the good ones that have reproduced - have all arrived and brought with them some of my favorite people in the world...grandkids.  The kids got busy digging holes, jumping waves and being cute.

Shark Boy

  
  If anyone loves the beach, it's Isaiah.  He owns everything that is shark and can quote all the lines from every Jaws movie ever made.  But you have to listen carefully to know any of this about him because he is our quiet guy.  Isaiah doesn't demand or complain and you won't hear him yell - he walks gently through this 10 ring circus.  
  And here at the beach I often find him contentedly enjoying it all.

It's Really Okay

  Most of the kids are settling into beach life, but all this unstructured time- up close and personal with everyone, isn't always easy for some.  One of the kids has been bumping into everyones feelings with all his defensive weapons drawn and giving us all the opportunity to learn to love without expectations.  
  This is a good place to heal.