A Beach-Tastic Few Days

The little's and I came down to the beach {Seaside} with my mom for a few days of sun {even though it rained on Monday}, laughter {ya, there has been plenty of that}, and  fun {with a little drama thrown in}.  Monday we rode our bikes for 5 miles around Seaside and up to the Cove, Tristan ate his weight in pizza and Piper insisted that we walk her around town to fall asleep.  

 

Today, we walked all over creation, played on the beach {ate a TON of sand}, witnessed Beach Patrol heroically save 5 people who got sucked out way too far into the ocean.  It was terrifying to watch their helpless family stand on the beach praying that all 5 of the guys out in the water would come back safe.  My mom walked down to see what was going on and the kids and I stayed up farther on the beach {I was worried that if someone had died and they brought the body on the shore that Tristan would be forever traumatized}, so instead Tris and I sat on the sand and prayed.  It was one of those really special moments.  Tristan prayed for the families who were standing on the shore and I prayed for the men in the water and the beach patrol that were braving the rough ocean to save them.  Then Tristan did something that super warmed my heart, he prayed that the men in the water would love Jesus and that they would see that God gave the beach patrol the strength to save them!!!  That kid amazes me. 

Then took some photos for a special gift for GG {John's grandma, she has a big b/day party coming up soon. I'd post photos but I think she reads our blog and I don't want to spoil the surprise!}, then we went to dinner and Tris rode the train.  Now we are back at the beach house, getting ready for bed.  

Tomorrow, we will start the fun all over and head home mid afternoon.  I love b/c of TSFL and John's job I am able to take off for a few days and hang with the kiddos.  Every day I am reminded of how blessed we are.

And here is a quick little video of Piper walking: