It has become a tradition to take at least one day every year and drive down to Clearwater Beach. J's grandparents lived in the area and he used to come to this beach when he was a kid. Two years ago, Younger Brother got lost here! I have never been so terrified sick in my life! Thankfully, with the help of other beach goers, we found him! But we decided then that going to the beach with small children is not exactly the relaxing and luxurious experience it once was!!! Nevertheless, we tightened up our kid-track security, and decided to brave it again. After all, the kids love it...and the ocean is still the ocean! Thankfully, this year went much better!
I thought they looked cute all lined up to jump the breakers!
Not sure if this was the making of a sandcastle or a moat...
Either way, they have not yet grasped the concept of tides.
That's a good look for you B!
It's always sentimental, for daddy especially, when there is a new kiddo to bring to Clearwater.This was Littlest Sis's first ever trip to the ocean...er, the Gulf...same difference (to us anyway).
She is the only one of our children to immediately like sand!
She did surprisingly well with the water too!
She is the only one of our children to immediately like sand!The first-time reactions of the others ranged from extremely put off to downright terrified.
She loved it!
She did surprisingly well with the water too! It was not exactly warm!
At what age does the mid-thigh roll become undesireable???
At what age does the mid-thigh roll become undesireable??? Darn...I think I'm past it! :)
Part of this year's beefed up security...no sharing of floatation devices! And the little ones must wear theirs for the full duration of beach time!
Guess who's toes?
Part of this year's beefed up security...no sharing of floatation devices! And the little ones must wear theirs for the full duration of beach time!
Guess who's toes?Here's a hint: pink nail polish
Big Sis got her first mouthful of salt water.
Big Sis got her first mouthful of salt water.Brought back memories of my first "ocean swirly" off the coast of Oahu in 1985!
Okay, so I did get to relax a little.
All the sun and excitement quickly zapped Littlest Sis, and she spent the rest of the afternoon napping on Uncle A in the cabana. 
Perhaps "Superman" wasn't the best choice of colors on my part! Oh well, at least she liked it...and believe it or not, that actually came out in one wash!!!
Don't worry Sis, you'll be old enough for ice cream soon.
Though an absolute bear to get in, these were her very first pigtails, and mommy was totally loving them!
Big Sis + Humidity
As we were getting ready to leave, an incredibly dense fog rolled in off the Gulf! J has some neat pics that I'm sure he will be posting on his blog.
Okay, so I did get to relax a little.
All the sun and excitement quickly zapped Littlest Sis, and she spent the rest of the afternoon napping on Uncle A in the cabana.----------------
As evening approached, we decided to take the kids over to the pier to play and have some ice cream.
Perhaps "Superman" wasn't the best choice of colors on my part! Oh well, at least she liked it...and believe it or not, that actually came out in one wash!!! 
Don't worry Sis, you'll be old enough for ice cream soon.
Though an absolute bear to get in, these were her very first pigtails, and mommy was totally loving them!
Big Sis + Humidity
As we were getting ready to leave, an incredibly dense fog rolled in off the Gulf! J has some neat pics that I'm sure he will be posting on his blog.All in all, a lovely day at the beach!
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