More about the beach trip

Our beach trip was a whole week ago, so if I'm going to write about it, I'd better do it now, before it becomes a distant memory. It was fabulous and relaxing and sunny and glorious! We visited the Oregon Coast Aquarium. In addition to seeing all the animals, we got to partake in some earth day activities.

Later, on the beach, both kids got a good dunking in that cold, cold water. And Alexander had an adventure running way way down the beach, trying to keep a kite in the air. Unfortunately, we forgot to take pictures throughout most of this, so you'll have to exercise your imaginations.

The next day, we headed to a wooden boat show then spent a good long time on a sheltered beach, where there were barely any waves and the kids could walk out and out before the water reached their waists. Annabel was deliriously excited about the sand and water, and Alexander immediately went off and made friends with a boy who was building a sand structure.

It is so nice that Annabel is old enough to really appreciate these outings and that Alexander is so good at making friends. I got a sunburn that is still with me. Michiel had a nap.