Toes in the Sand

We've got a true beach bum on our hands. I'm so glad that Eli loves the beach, and can't think of many other ways that I'd rather spend summer days. I always really enjoy it until it's time to leave, and then its about 10 minutes of pure torture trying to get everything back to the car & hose everyone down. It's more than worth it, and we seem to bring more 'stuff' everytime we go now. We were so excited to take Nana with us to the beach this week, and Eli showed her just how far his little legs could carry him in a short 2 hour trip. We had lunch together, played for hours, and cooled off with a big snowcone!

We tried out the Beach Club in Sea Pines this week, and I think we'll continue going there for the rest of the summer. It's a little bit farther from our house, but definitely worth it.
I love the expression on his face as Nana splashes him :)
'Cooling off' in the not so 'cool' water. By the time we left, this little tidal pool felt more like a hot tub. Not even the slightest bit refreshing on an extra hot day.

We hold onto him for dear life, and never take our eyes off of him. He's just a little too fearless around water for my liking. I'm pretty sure he'd be swimming with the dolphins if it were up to him.
Waiting for another 'big' wave!

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It's so amazing to call this place home. A place where most vacation! If Eli knew what a vacation was, he'd probably feel like we took one once a week :) And what's the very best part about our weekly trip to the beach? Everyone sleeps for hours when we return! We really can't wait for our best beach buddies to get back from Columbia. We've got some major catching up to do!!

Nothin's sweeter than summertime ;)