Beach Life According to Megan

Beach life is tough.

 
Should we swim? Play in the sand? Where should we eat? Should we go shopping?

There are just so many choices that can make beach life so challenging. 

For our kids, the choice was always to the beach! They both love the ocean, playing in it and running around. Christian had no hesitation this year, he just ran right into the surf. Ansley loves playing on the boogie board, swimming around, snorkeling and finding fun things, like hermit crabs or parts of sand dollars. And then putting it all in the bottom of her suitcase for us to find when we get home, along with a rather large pile of sand. But, still, it's the beach memories that are important here.

It doesn't matter where we are, handstands take priority. And isn't that water just amazing? Again, I have to point out that I love clear water because it goes really well with my irrational fear of sharks. I remember when I was young and we'd go to the beach every summer, and I'd go WAY out into the murky water with no fear. Of course I'd also go underwater and never put on a stitch of make-up, so I guess a lot has changed since then. It's all really for the better.

So we can take pictures like this and I'll actually post them on my blog. If my hair was wet and I had no make up on, that picture would never make it here. Because I'm so vain. I do think this blog is about me. Don't you?! Don't you?! 

If you followed all that, pat yourself on the back, and throw on some extra eyeliner. You deserve it. (Unless you are a guy; please don't do the eyeliner part.) And if you wonder what has possessed me, just smile and keep on reading. It will all make sense soon.

It's hard to imagine that this photo next summer will have a baby in it. As opposed to just in my belly.

 
And so will this one. Except there's not one in anyone's belly in this photo.

A relaxing, fun week with good friends equals some great memories!

I will create an album to the left of more beach pictures as well.     

Comments

[Ashley]

Is it strange that I can tell that Ansley has your feet? In that handstand pic I can just tell. Guess you know when you know someone well, huh? Ok so now that my weirdness has come and gone (and you are wondering if you should delete this comment as to avoid any strange comments from your Knoxville friends)...I'm so glad that y'all had such a great vacation! Hoping to get Hamilton to a beach again soon. Last time he thought the sand was too dirty. And also so glad that y'all didn't have any effect from the oil spill. Love ya and glad you're home!

[Lance Perry]

Hey Megan, I have some news for you. Sit down, I am getting married next month and moving just across the border in North Carolina in August. There I did it.

[Renee]

Hi. So glad you had a fun beach vacation with friends. :) Enjoyed all the pics. The handstand shot makes me smile.