Seaside

We skipped out of town a couple of Saturdays ago to take the kids to the beach. It had been a really long time and Sterling had started asking us everyday if we could go. Seaside is perhaps one of my least favorite coastal retreats, but it is probably the most fun for kids, so there we went.

It was cloudy when we arrived, so we took them into the little mall and let them ride the carousel.


This is about the time I think I'm going to toss my cookies. Curse motion sickness!


Evie chose a Bun-Bun for her ride, of course.


Then Doug Sterling wanted to ride the bumper cars and I was not quite clever enough with the camera, so they are resigned to the orange blur in the corner while the girl in yellow claims the glory.


When we were done with these amusements (and lunch, which I found surprisingly good, considering the exterior of the pub. Yes, pub. With flatscreens for every table.), the sun came out and we traipsed down to the sand.


This little guy reminded me so much....


of this little guy! Can't tell they're brothers, can you? The same jacket and jeans help add to the illusion, of course.

(Sterling, March 2006, Seaside)



Rescuing fearless baby (and one princess flip-flop) from impending dampness.




By the time the kids were done and thoroughly wet, the sun had retreated behind the clouds again and we went home. Truly; never had a better day at the beach.