Workin' 9-5

Dad says we treat our vacation like a job. That means 8-5 on the beach. Mom and Dad usually went for an early walk (say, 7 or 7:30 AM) the rest of the crew arrived between 9-10 AM. Most of us can last from about 10AM-5PM on the beach with some water and a snack or two. The key question is really... are you able to tinkle in the ocean? and Do you have an ethical/moral/hygiene issue about tinkling in the ocean? If your answer is yes to the first question, you can make it all day. If it's no, you'll probably have to make a pit stop back at the house once during the day.

This year is take 2 on the tent idea. Last year our tent snapped in half. This year was a little better but if any wind came, it would crumble. Any ideas or suggestions? We haven't quite nailed down the tent idea...AND WE'RE SUPPOSED TO BE CAMPING PEOPLE. Geez.
Ali LOVES to get his picture taken. Jokes, of course. For a while he went along with is, but he's to the point in his visit where he just won't take it anymore!
Benji only came for part of the week. He left early to go to a concert. Concert? Pshh.
Here are the seagulls waiting patiently in line for some dropped Doritos.
Dear Ma and Pa, thanks very much for the beach week. We think you're the best and it's not just because of the beach week. We love you in months like October and April too. Ma looks like a southern belle in this picture. Go ahead, girl.
The tent helped us escape some of the heat.
A real candid of Ali. Wes got this picture and we love it! He loved the beach. At the end of the week he wanted to know why we only stay for a week. One word, Ali: money. Maybe two more words: Cabin. Fever.
Hey, who invited Brad Pitt to our vacation??
Chillin' like a villain
Here we have Dad and a mouth full of peanuts.
The view that greeted us every morning. God created good things.
These kids are catching up on their summer reading! We'd also like to take note of Shelly's inexpensive, but effective sunblock method.