Beach part 2

We had a really good second half to our time at the beach. 
We caught a BlueClaws Minor League baseball game (they are a Phillies farm team) - Dillon LOVED it, Bridget thought it was pretty fun...until the 11th inning.  LOL  They lost in the end, but we had a fun time at the game.  Thanks Grandma for the treat!

(this is Bridget's face during the 11th inning.  LOL)

We actually went and fed the seagulls and ducks...usually we do this a lot, but not this year.  In the one picture, I think Dillon was doing his best bird call.  LOL

Bridget has a couple of friends who live in GA, but come for a week in August.  It was fun for her to play with Grace and Taylor again this year.

MORE PADDLE!

Lots of mermaids were made at the beach:
Sarah's friend Caitlin

Bridget

And one that Bridget and I made together.

We had a nice visit with my grandmother, or GG as the kids call her and Aunt Sally.  She was able to come to the shore for a weekend.

Dillon likes to pretend he's the lifeguard.  He pretend whistles and tells the swimmers to move inside the flag.  It's pretty darn cute!

Brian came back on August 8th and we were all glad to see him!!  We were also glad to let him have baseball, football, paddle duty on the beach.  :)  Dillon is a boy of endless sport energy.

Sand is not a problem for Bridget...she loves it, rolls in it, and puts it in her hair much to my dismay at shower time!

We made a trip to Fantasy Island...to see Reptile World. I just can't describe it, you have to see the dry humor of the reptile guy. It's great! The kids went on some rides, and the 4 of us went on the Ferris wheel.  First we had pizza from Bay Village Pizza...the best!  (check out Dillon's face...haha)

We had our annual trip to the lighthouse.  Unfortunately this year it rained on us, but that didn't stop us from going to the windy top of Barnegat Lighthouse!

The original light from Barnegat Lighthouse.

Aunt Sally visited us on our last weekend...it was good to spend some quality time with her.

6 weeks certainly went by very fast...always does! 

We love spending time at the beach and relaxing.  Of course, it wouldn't be possible without Mom, her house, and the great help that she and Sarah are with the Bridget and Dillon.  I know I don't thank them enough, so THANK YOU MOM AND SARAH!! 
But, we do miss our friends and Brian's family while we are there.  It's good to get home.  Our next adventure is kindergarten...starting in 2 days!!