Saturday – Cloudy and VERY cold. Most of the day was spent doing fun things that every kid should have a chance to do.

Flying kites for example.

Proof that Samuel was there. He spent most of the time bundled up in the baby carrier to keep him warm and being handed around amongst the adults. Here he is with my friend Danielle.

Back to the beach after lunch and the sun was out (yay!) although the strong wind meant we still had to bundle up against the elements.

Riding bikes on the beach. Fun for a little while.

Until someone has to carry the bikes home…

Sand Angels

We forced Thomas to put on Kei’s jacket to keep warm. It lasted about 10 minutes before he decided it was restricting his ability to climb and run.

Back at camp and we toasted marshmallows. May not have been the best idea right before bedtime. Some very wound up kids had trouble going to sleep. And then there’s the clean up…

But what’s a camping trip without toasted marshmallows?

Another late night. Kei spent a couple of hours trying to get Thomas to sleep while I sat by the fire and handed Samuel around for others to hold and enjoyed some adult conversation. I may have had the better end of that deal.

Other Observations from the day

• Keeping sand out of a tent when camping near the beach is a futile effort – don’t even try.
• When you add peanut butter to a meal it is bound to be a hit with toddlers. Our friends Christine and Deek cooked dinner and I have never seen Thomas eat so much real food so fast. It even included brocolli. I must get that recipe.
• Bring more than one package of baby wipes (our supplies were seriously diminishing at this point after three blowouts – thanks Samuel).
• It’s amazing how much warmth an eight week old can provide when you cuddle up with them in your sleeping bag in the middle of the night. Samuel saved me.