The Beach

On Monday, we went to the beach.

We've been to the beach a couple of times but mostly as an afterthought during one of our bike rides.  This was the first time we went with our sole intention being to play at the beach.

It was pretty fun.

It was the perfect day to go too. Monday was warm enough to be able to enjoy swimming (the rest of the week wouldn't have been) but not so hot as last week when it would have been miserable to be out in the sun.

Jumping over the waves.

Making a sandcastle.

Daddy and Asher buried in the sand.

Addilyn buried in the sand.

Elias flying through the air.

Albert wasn't really thrilled with getting wet.  We got his legs wet a bit but I think the lake water was just too cold for it to be fun for him.  Instead he enjoyed chewing on Daddy's hair.

And hanging out with Mommy.  All in all, our afternoon at the beach was a smashing success.  Who would have thought that we've lived here 4 years and never had a beach day before?  That's one more thing to officially check off our Chicago bucket list.  Woohoo!