When we left he told us he wanted to live at the beach.

It would suit him well. 

He preferred the ocean to the pool, had no fear, and swam for hours. Mostly underwater.

Sam loved the ocean too, but liked snack breaks even more. 

I love this face.  I see it often.

Lillie's pool was quickly taken over with creatures and treasures. 

So scared...

I only took my camera out for a few minutes at a time. And sadly, no photos of her itty bitty polka dot bikini. 

I have great memories of summers on the beach as a kid. Yet it is something entirely different seeing it through my children's eyes. I pray for many more get-aways just like this one!