Let's Go to the Beach

The weather has been so bad this summer that we've hardly gone to the beach.  We decided one day to take a chance and go.  It wasn't a perfect day, it rained and it was very windy, but Lexie loved playing in the sand.

Eric took Lexie to test the waters.

It was very cold, but she wanted to go in.

Lexie was not afraid of the water or the waves moving her around.  She enjoyed every minute of being in the water.  This was so different from the last time we went to the beach.

She was laughing and playing, instead of screaming to get out.

And then she wanted me to come into the ice cold water.  How could I say no to my girl?

Lexie wanted to practice swimming with me.  She did pizza arms and ice cream scoops.  She wanted to do chop, chop timber.  Those swimming lessons sure paid off!

Even though I'm not too fond of the beach, I would do anything for my Lexiebug.  Hearing her tell me that this was the best day ever, made the ice cold water feel a little warmer.

Our best day ever ended when it started to get rainy, but for the short time we were there, we created wonderful memories.

Nana didn't go to the beach with us, but she did come with us to Lexie's swimming class.  She was very impressed by how well she did.  We celebrated her birthday at Farrells.  Lexie was the winning bidder of the ice cream auction.  She got a chocolate sundae for 50 cents.

We went to visit Nana so Lexie could give her the picture that she drew for her.  Of course, Nana spoils her and gives her chocolate.  That's why Lexie loves going over to her house.

Just a crazy thing that Lexie likes to do.  She loves to line things up.  One day, I walked into the bathroom and this is what I found!