Sunday, May 3, 2009

Beach weekend

We took a little weekend trip to Wilmington and had a great time! Every year friends of ours let us use their beach house for some R & R. Last year Samuel was only 7 months old when we went and he cut his first tooth that weekend. This year was so much fun seeing the sand, water and sights through the eyes of a toddler. I think it's so neat to be reminded how majestic God's creation is through the eyes of a child. Here are some pics to highlight our weekend.

Samuel is getting his groove on in his shades - He really thought he was something else:)!This was Friday night - like father, like son. Samuel loves sitting in any type of chair and thought he was extra cool sitting in a big chair like daddy.He wore his new fish PJ's that Mum mum sent him in honor of the next day's trip to the aquarium.He LOVED the fish, birds and reptiles at the aquarium. In fact he was having so much fun I didn't take many pictures b/c I was loving watching him take it all in.Mimi and Papa dropped in for a visit since they only live 1 1/2 hours from Wilmington and Samuel loved seeing them... "You peeps ready to hit the beach or what?!" My dare devil literally ran to the ocean clapping along the way - he LOVED it!
The more the waves splashed him the more he giggled! At one point a wave hit us so hard it knocked Samuel's swim trunks and diaper down exposing his bare tush...he loved it.

Eventually, he took some time to play in the sand - as you can see he was very serious about his sand project....all in all it was a great weekend!


6 comments:

Dolly said...

What a cute little surfer you have on your hands. I love the picture of him clapping as he was going towards the water. SO CUTE! Amy, he IS getting big. Those pictures show a little boy now and not just a toddler.

I wanted to see pics of you and Brian too! Looks like ya'll had a nice time.

Ashleigh said...

He looks like he had a blast! Love the pic where you quoted "you peeps ready to hit the beach or what?" TOO cute! Glad he likes the water and sand so well.....yay for you guys being able to get away. :O)

Amy said...

Dolly, we didn't take any pics of us - crazy! I guess we had too much fun watching Samuel play.
Ashleigh, yes, I'm glad we got to get away! Hope you are doing well!

Donna said...

Cute pictures! I love the one where you said "You peeps ready to hit the beach"!! He looked adorable in his hat and glasses:)

I'm glad you were all able to get away and have some family time!

The Jones' said...

Too cute!!! Loving his matchy matchy outfit, what a sweet boy! SOOOO awesome that you all could get away for some family time!!

popv said...

Through the eyes of a young boy..what things to explore. When I study Samuel's development and his natural curiosity it is no wonder that those in charge with child rearing are worth approx $100,000 per year. I read that estimate just recently. Amy, Dolly and Maryann you all should petition for an increase in pay. Good job Amy, we love seeing Samuel's exploration.