The weather was great even though it would occasionally fog over. The water was cold, but after a few minutes your body would get used to it. This was the first time the kids had been to an ocean beach. Technically speaking, Julia had been to a beach in Mexico, but she was only a year old at the time. Jonathan spent a lot of time digging in the world's best sandbox. Julia and he liked to stand in the water and scream and point at every wave that was about to hit them. They also collected seashells and tried to build a sandcastle. Most of the day was spent running around the shallow parts doing whatever came to mind. It is a perfect beach for little kids. The waves are small and the slope is so gradual it is like a zero entry pool the length of a football field. Julia was a great big sister, and often made sure Jonathan had a hand to hold when the waves got bigger.
We ate lunch on the beach and drank a few beers before heading into town for the afternoon. Cory had attended a Bible college here years ago, so he knew how to sneak into the men's locker room for a free shower for the kids. We played at a park for a little while and then had pizza for dinner. The nice thing about this area of the country is that everyone has gluten free options.
After dinner we checked out Haystack Rock for a few minutes. I wanted to stay longer but could tell Jonathan was fading fast. Neither of the kids had napped, so it was time to head back to the hotel. Jonathan fell asleep 7 minutes into the ride home. Julia followed shortly thereafter. We had a great time.
