OC beach, scopes, mini golf, boardwalk and the wooden house

Here are some of our beach pictures.  Bradley LOVED this vacation with all of his cousins and keeps telling people “we went so many places” and he told Daddy his favorite part was spending time with Aubrey!

I will admit that it was hard not having Brad there to help.  My family did the best they could but having Gavin and Easton on the beach together at the same time was tricky.  Easton usually sleeps anywhere but only did once.  He learned how to scoot and dig his face in the sand and if I took my eye of Gavin for one second he was 5 beach umbrellas down digging in someone else’s cooler for a juice box iced tea! It really happened and they let him drink it!

It was far worth it for the memories and getting to be on the beach again with my grandma, aunt and cousin and brother like I did when I was a child.  So happy Bradley got to experience this also!

   Scopes are Dope! Unfortunately Olivia wouldn’t sit and pose like she normally does.  Gavin probably scared her away. 

Groovy GG on the beach!

Bradley called the beach house we rented the “wooden house” and he keeps asking to go back.   It was actually not clean to our standards so we would never go back but it just goes to show you that kids could care less! All he noticed was how much fun he was having and that he had more freedom from rules since it was vacation. 

Keith and my Bubba. 

CRABS!!! Yes, I finally indulged in this Maryland tradition.  It had been a while.  I actually kept it up the whole week.  I ordered crab cakes, crab soup and crab feasts everywhere I went.  I had to get my fix because who knows when I will again. 

Olivia took a special interest to Easton.  Gavin freaked her out how wild he was but Easton was happy and calm like her!

She is a sun bathing beauty!

Getting tickled by Livi and Aubs. 

Uncle Andrew with “Easty”

Unfortunately I was not blessed with good beach hair.  The elements are not my friend!

I have a picture of me when I was little with a golf ball in my mouth too.  The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. 

I got to experience The Fractured Prune donuts.  Heaven for breakfast!

This was our view from the top floor on 92nd street. 

Gavin rode his first rides!  He was nervous at first but then started to get into it. 

Bradley being brave in the front of the roller coaster. 

We did have Thrashers fries and Dumsters ice cream and Andrew and I went on a crazy ride called “Freak Out,” I couldn’t let the kids have ALL the fun!

That wasn’t all.  More to share from our beach adventure later. 

Beach Babies

We are home from Ocean City today! We had such a wonderful time but as vacations go, they end.  I went to upload my pictures and I had 767 photos to go through.  We attempted family photos so there was a lot of clicking and I am sure I will have to delete most.  Here are each of the boys at the beach for a sneak preview since it may be a while…… 

 

Ready for the Beach

We are headed to the beach tomorrow.  Ocean City, MD here we come.  I actually have to drive to my Mom/Grandmas first then go to the beach on Saturday from there.  Unfortunately, Brad can’t come since he is taking college classes this summer and can’t miss a whole week.  This was the only time the rest of my family could go.  We are going with my Grandma, my mom, my Aunt, my Cousin Jen and her family and both of my brothers families.  It will be a packed house but also packed full of fun.

We have been taking it easy this week.  Unpacking then repacking and I watched Chase too.  I am one of his official babysitters while Liz is back to working for a period of time.  He just looks at me with those big brown eyes like “these boys are loud and crazy!” He does great though and takes it all in and has been keeping up with the redhead trio. 

Bradley still adores his role as big brother.  He was getting the silly’s out here and Easton was loving it. 

  From silly with one to serious with the other. 

Laying on the hugs.  He loves his “Easty!”

His shocked face makes me think he isn’t used to the madness in our house by now?

What do you mean, you are not used to the naked tantrums about wanting a certain pair of pajamas that are dirty while Gavin taunts you with his pow-pow!”

We tried on some hats for the beach.  He looks so cute that of course I packed them!

Bradley put on both at the same time. 

I guess the hat made him feel tough because he is ready to duke it out with someone!

Back to looking adorable sweet again. 

I can’t wait to go to the beach and I hope the boys are all easy going and I get to relax a bit.  I will have my family there to help me so that was the trade off for Brad not going.  I have not been to Ocean City in over 10 years for sure so I am looking forward to the boardwalk, scopes, Thrashers fries and I finally get to have my Maryland Crab fix! Butter and Old Bay with vinegar please!