Fun in the Sun and Sand!

The family was off to Spring Lake this weekend to visit Popi and Grandma Beanie. Daddy ran in the Spring Lake Five race (5-miler) on Saturday morning, as the family cheered him on at the 4-mile point. Out of nearly 9500 runners and walkers, Daddy came in 17th place - not too shabby! What a fun tradition to kick-off the summer!

Surfer Girl Evie!

Then taking advantage of the beautiful weather, the family went to the beach where Evie seemed to like the sand and surf. She walked up and down the beach with the help of Mommy and Daddy and even walked eagerly into the water despite the chilly 50 degree temperatures! Mom and Dad were squealing but she seemed to like it, even when a big wave came and splashed her in her stomach! She didn't seem to mind sitting in the sand either. Looks like she's going to be a beach baby for sure...

Exploring a big sand pit with the Spring Lake pavilion in the background.

A Hawaiian girl just like her mommy, chilling under the umbrella just like her daddy...

Yes, that is Mommy shrieking, not Evie, at the cold water.

It was otherwise a very big week for Evie, as three new friends arrived this week, and they're all boys! Cousin Stan arrived on Monday, healthy and happy, and his sister Julianna must have been happy that they wouldn't have to share a birthday. On Wednesday, Mommy's friend Beth Jeronimus had another son, Jake. And then on Sunday, Mommy's other friend Priya had a little boy, Sachin, all the way in California! Sachin's joining another big sister, Sonali. Phew! Should make for some fun play times!