Ocean City Last Day

August 13 was our last day at the beach, our two year anniversary, and Clara's six month birthday. We went to the beach to attempt some family portraits. It was much hotter than previous days and a little too close to nap time. Thank goodness for Grandmom's shiny bracelet and for Clara's tolerance of sandy pacifiers - all of which saved the day. We finished the morning with a very nice lunch overlooking the bay.

with Mommy

with Daddy
Aunt Jen and Clara (chewing on the bracelet)

Grandmom settling Clara before more pictures

Clara wasn't going to give up her paci

Family by the water

Family by the dunes



Daddy, Grandmom, Clara, Mommy, Grandpop, Aunt Jen

Ocean City Day 3

We did spend another day at the beach, but here are a few pictures from our time around the condo in the mornings and evenings.

Quick snuggle with mom

Listening to Grandpop


Practicing standing



Isn't this why we all go to the beach?


Special moments with Grandmom

Bedtime snuggle with Aunt Jen

Not quite crawling, but getting ready

First time eating squash - no shirt required.

Ocean City Day 2

Our second day was our first beach day. It was amazing how we even made it to the sand considering the baby gear was added to the goods. The weather was perfect with sunny skies, mild temperatures and a very pleasant breeze. We tried to take Clara to put her toes in the water (of course hoping for those perfect first time in the ocean pictures), but Clara did not like the cold water temperature and was a little overwhelmed by the sand and rushing waves. She cried each time we put her feet in. It was a valiant attempt, but she spent most of the afternoon happily playing and sleeping in the shade of the tent.

First Day as a Beach Baby

Fun new toys from Grandmom


The ocean waves and warm sea air were perfect for a nap

Camp Clara

Ocean City Day 1

We all took a trip to Ocean City, New Jersey with Chris's family for our final summer vacation. It was Clara's first trip to the beach and seeing the ocean, but we spent our first day visiting with the Bisignano family in Avalon. Clara went swimming in their pool, and after watching mommy and daddy blowing bubbles in the water, she put her face in voluntarily! We were so proud and happy that she is a water baby. I guess dumping water on her head in the bath has paid off!

Watching Mommy

Trying on her own

Swimming with Daddy


Boogie Boarding will have to wait for next year


She just loved being in the water, and here she could stand on her own step

Michigan Part 4: Cherries Cherries Cherries

Here are a few pictures we took at the cherry orchard. This was the last day of our vacation, and though we were sad to leave, we were looking forward to getting home to Chris. We missed him a lot during the week; it just wasn't quite the same without him.

Investigating

Tasting (well... almost)



She was surprised by the leaves brushing her face