To break up the monotony of summer days, we decided to take a trip to the beach. None of us had ever been to Virginia beach so this was something we were all excited about. I found a hotel online...the Blue Marlin. Turns out it was VERY small...VERY old...and VERY poorly renovated...but it just added to the adventure of it. The beds were like tacos, but the AC was EXCELLENT. The kids all spread out on the floor to sleep at night, so there was literally NO walking spaces. All 10 of us crammed into our little hotel room was quite a sight. but we had the best room in the whole hotel...a view of the beach and the only hotel room with the huge concrete corner deck!
The first night we were there, we went to check out the beach. Of course, the boys dove right into the water. Avery and Josie were content to chase their shadows in the sand.
We bought some cheap boogie boards and the boys had a blast on them. The waves weren't too big, so I didn't get too nervous about letting them go out on their own.
Tyler and Avery played "wizzbie" as Avery calls is. She was really good at throwing it....not so good at catching.
The were a MILLION dolphins at the beach. Everytime you looked up, you saw one jumping out of the water...the kids loved it. You can see them in almost all the pictures.
I've decided Tee hates the beach. Who wouldn't?! He stays in the shade the whole time....get a little sweaty, salty and sandy. Next year he will love it, though...Jo loves it...can't you tell...she's loves it so much she is kissing it!
What is a day at the beach without being buried in the sand!!! Tyler and Jordan had a sand castle contest...which is which??
So this picture had to be posted....check out the fancy swim trunks on the fellas behind shanda!!!!!Poor Duce...Chaffing has plaqued him his whole life!
We rented these "family bikes" to ride on the boardwalk. Sort of fun...sort of a nightmare. Every two seconds, someone was dropping a shoe or a bottle...or we were nearly running over pedestrians. Then Shanda nearly broke her toe in the chain. But it was worth it, i guess...the kids sure had fun. The adults got their workout!
5 comments:
we took those bikes out in california a couple of years ago. I loved them. They do give you your workout, but i laughed the whole time.
I love the beach. Too bad our closest ocean is the gulf of mexico. if you don't mind coming out covered in oil and stinky, it's not so bad!
Good thing there is a big fat whale in front of all the dolphins!!!!
how fun but poor rooster tail ouch!... i cant wait to have you and the kids here!
Looks like a great trip. I've always wanted to rent those bikes...now I know to think twice!
Erika...that had me laughing OUT LOUD at that video...hilarious!!I wish i had been there for faye...sad!
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