Sunday, August 15, 2010

Beach Bummin'

This weekend we headed about 1.5 hours northeast to New London, CT to go to Ocean Beach Park. Hanna and I love going to the beach right by our house during the week and we're not complaining, but it's kinda rocky and pretty much no waves because we're in the Long Island Sound, and not right on the Atlantic Coast. So we googled and found this place and just went for it because we wanted an exciting weekend while our summer is still here!
We got in the water RIGHT AWAY! We had to convince the kids a little, but once we waded out there they loved it!
Hanna and I were super excited that there were waves (even though they're not very big) and we rode them in! We did it a lot more in the late afternoon, but we got kicked out by some jelly fish...ahhhh! Some people just kept swimming, but Hanna and I weren't willing to take any risks.
Just playin in the sand
Isn't this sweet! Sophie is such a momma's girl and they are just so sweet together. We just loved basking in the sun. The high was around 80 degrees, so we were all in heaven!
The kids LOVED riding the carousel and Sophie couldn't stop talking about it after:)
We walked down the beach and found this fun little cove. The water was warmer and everyone was crab hunting...
Brian and Tracy got a little carried away....
But it sure paid off!!  
(Thad wasn't too interested. If you know Thad, you know he has unfounded fears of odd things, and this was one of them)
Needless to say, we had a PERFECT day: 80 Degree weather, a slight ocean breeze, awesome kids that didn't complain, fun friends, gorgeous view, Five Guys for dinner...the list could keep going!

The beach has been so fun for all of us and I am excited for Brigitte to come because we have a trip planned to The Hamptons, and I've heard amazing things about those beaches. I'm going to scout a beach out for when Heidi comes and we may catch a ferry over to Long Beach...I don't know, but we'll have something fun planned for sure! Happy summer everyone and if you're itching for the beach, give us a call and we can help you scratch it;-)

6 comments:

Lanea Sampson said...

Shelley Belly-I miss you and Brian and Thaddy Pants. You better come visit when you're home. What a darling family and a great adventure! Love you!

Heidi Madsen said...

SHELL~ Love the short hair. I don't think I've ever seen your hair that short, you rock it girl! LOVE the last pic on this post of you three. I am definitely itching to get out there! One more month, HOOOORAAAAYYYYY!!!!!!!!!

Taryn said...

Ugh, Hamptons?! Yes please! I would love to go there. I love love love the beach so I am feeling a bit envious right now. Do you think it will still be warm enough to hit the Hamptons in October :) Oh yeah, pretty sure we have a ticket for Brian to OSU vs Michigan over Thanksgiving!!! So tell him to get excited!!!

The Millers said...

The beach looks so fun! I'm definitely jealous of all of your adventures. Yes your hair is so cute! I miss you guys.

Unknown said...

Looks like fun! I love the ocean! I can't believe how big Thad is getting! Kids grow too fast I think! Hope you guys are doing well!

Hansen Family said...

How fun Shelley! I love that you are taking advantage of all that is around you on the east coast. Miss seeing you!