back to the beach...

the next few days in Oceanside consisted of setting up beach umbrella's, chairs and bodies on the beach.

in a glorious daze of sun, sand, water and sunscreen we frolicked daily. we rested, read, ate, gathered seashells, watched sunsets, walked the pier, and played.

the days blended together in a mish mash of sounds and smells and delights. the grit of sand was felt in ears, nose, mouth and teeth. it was found in every crack and crevice, nook and cranny, hair and orifice.

one word described it: DELIGHTFUL

or SPLENDID or FABULOUS or FANTASTIC or....

well you get the picture.

we were lucky enough to meet up with the Egans who were down there (forgot my camera that day) and also the Holts, Seagles and Vances (who were on vacation together down there too).

our kids all played together. the "big boys" AKA josh, ben, and all the dads, spent a majority of time on boogie boards and building sand castles and playing in the waves.

time was not relative, there was no rush to be anywhere or to do anything....it was LUXURIOUS!

we got to sit, and listen, and watch, read and eat and play, to stand in the ocean and breath in the sun. to feel it freckling my nose and burning our toes.

sunscreen was applied, and reapplied and applied some more.

NOTE TO SELF: next time invest in spray on sunscreen for the beach! yes, more money--but OH! so much easier!

jill applied lemon juice to the little girls hair, dt. coke was enjoyed, and day after day the scene was repeated. we were in heaven and asking ourselves, "why OH WHY! had we not done this before?"

stay tuned for the street market and harry potter.

good times people, good times!