But, I get it. The beach is my happy place. I can imagine wanting to end out my life in my happy place. The beach is also Jon's happy place.
We started at Coquina Beach in Bradenton because they have a great snack shack and it is generally uncrowded. We looked for shells and built sand castles and I taught the boys how to find coquinas. I didn't bring the big camera to Coquina but I did have my phone.
Happy place, right?
We also went to Siesta for the afternoon and sunset one of the days where I did bring the big camera.
One of the ways I keep the boys interested in being in photos is that I ask them what picture they want taken. Here is what Alex chose, a picture by himself. I freaking love him.
And Nate chose to hang out on the lifeguard shack because he was pretty sure you're not supposed to do that.
The other way I got their cooperation was I promised they could feed the seagulls after we were done. If you know me, you know I hate when people do this because it brings a bazillion birds flying around you. But oh my, they were so excited to feed the birds. Totally worth it.
I never really got "the" shot I wanted of the two of them, but when looking at the pictures, it truly reflects how they are at the beach. Crazy, wild, and HAPPY. Of all the pictures I took though, this one remains my favorite. The boys were fascinated by the sand at Siesta, and Alex could not get enough.
Thank you mom and John for letting us stay at your house!
8 comments:
I meant to say the other day that I loved the family shot with the glasses. Such great shots for such a needed trip.
Loving the birds and the lifeguard shack esp.
Wonderful.
Now that is a darn good Happy Place. Beautiful!
I want to be Alex in that picture on the sand! Now would be great!
The beach is my happy place too, so I get it as well. I'm so glad you guys got that little break to spend some time in your happy place.
Love the pictures. I adore Alex's toes. I love how they curve against his leg in that picture.
LOL about Nate wanting a picture where he shouldn't be. He cracks me up. But I will say that the Blue is perfect for him.
Freaking seagulls. I've long since learned that they are nothing but rats with wings and should not be encouraged. But, I'm glad the boys are enjoying them while they can.
I think Alex has the right idea in the sand picture. As my dad would say, "It don't get much better than this."
Teehee about the men in thongs. We get that here in MIA too of course :-) Wonderful pics!
Love the colors in your photos!!! You are rockin' it, Girl!
Coquinas, coquinas I haven't thought about them in years. I loved them so as a kid but I thought that they had all but disappeared from the Florida shores. The last time I saw them was maybe 15 years ago but they had none of the bright coloration that they had when I was a child. I used to be able to run my finger through the sand as a wave went out and virtually thousands of coquinas would appear. Each one looked like a unique colorful abstract painting. My grandmother would cook them up into a coquina soup. We would spread the shells like mulch around the palms but their beautiful color would fade quickly in the sun. Please tell me that there is still a place where I can find those brilliantly colored coquinas that I remember.
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