We had a wonderful week and a half down at the beach. If you know us, you know that 10 days with lots of kids around equals lots of pictures. So, pull up a seat, grab a drink and a snack and check out the beach through our eyes!

Look, a hermit crab!

Tyler's the first brave one to touch it

Hermit crab pool

Emily's not scared of a little hermit crab!

Jonathan's not so sure...

Chalk artists

Working on a masterpiece

Why are these balls so heavy?

Bubbles!

Bubbles!

Hard at work

More bubbles!

Watermelon squishing

Watermelon squishing

Family time

Testing out the hot tub

Making friends with Travis because he has food

Beach boy

Blonde beach boy

Beach girl

Hello hermit crab!

Scoping out a good sandcastle spot

Loving the waves

It's a rake...

...and a golf club!

Blowing in the breeze

Logan & Emily headed down the stairs

Logan's got a carfull!

Hold on tight, Emmy!

Party on the porch!

Whoa!

Kisses!

Jenna & Joe

Uncle Dan says cheese!

Hugs!

Little Miss Poser

Samurai Jonathan

Family reunion crowd

No pictures, please!

The camera comes out and they go crazy...

Kisses for Pawpaw

Kisses for Pawpaw

Cheese?

Patriotism at its best

Polka dot beauty

Water playtime

American girl

Welcome home, Uncle John!

Wow, Jason, you're good!

Ice cream time!

Flip flop cookies

Foot five!

Drawing with Sheree

Pretty in pink

Fun in the sand

Fun in the sand

Trying to look mean

Family reunion lunch

Surfer boy

But I'll bring it right back, I promise!

Enjoying the ocean view

Moommmmm!

The videographer

It's you, Michael!

All dressed up!

Surprise happy 50th anniversary to Phil & Annis!

And a surprise wedding renewal ceremony, too!

Hecklers

The happy couple

I do -- again!

Of course, there had to be a YaYa song!

The cake and picture table

Family picture time

Family picture time

Family picture time

Family picture time

Family picture time

Charli and Pop at the beach

Whose turn is it to chase him?

Diana & Jimmy

In the bath or at the beach, cups are the best toys!

Feet burying contest

I got it just for you, Mikey!

Invisible sand?

Here, Mom!

Yay!

Look at him go!

My turn now, Travis?

Father & daughter

Plotting?

Future Baywatch star?

Surfin' U.S.A.

Beach fireworks show

Beach fireworks show

Beach fireworks show

Beach fireworks show

Beach fireworks show

Beach fireworks show

Beach fireworks show

Beach fireworks show

Beach fireworks show

Worn out and cuddled up

Rain, rain, go away!

Rainy day activities

Tyler's new favorite friend, Jenna!

Grandma & the kids

Grandma & the kids

More rainy day fun

Is the sun out yet?

Where's Emily?

There she is!

Brushing Katy's hair

The rain finally stopped -- time to fly a kite!

Flying a kite

Flying a kite

Logan's turn to fly

Good job, Gunner!

Paper airplane lesson

Bye bye, airplane!

It flies!

Gimme a kiss, Tyler!

My turn to take pictures now?

Toy closet = best idea ever!

To the beach again

And he's off!

Wait for me, Uncle John!

Kayaking

Papa & CoCo

Beach art

Uncle Dan in the kayak

Tyler's turn

I think I'm ready for the water now!

The boys

Pull, Papa, pull!

An Uncle John smile

Say ahhhhh!

Beach bubbles

Come to CoCo & Papa!

Some sand for you!

CoCo & her boys

On the run

I love the beach!

Headed in for the day

Time to rinse!

All clean!

Lumpy lounging around

Lumpy gets a kiss

Cheeeese!

Uncle Dan builds a castle

Tyler's a good helper

Stomping the waves

Best sandbox ever

Digging with Papa

Beach boys

Uncle Dan's so funny!

Is it time for a tractor ride yet?

In the outdoor shower

Hey, I'm all wet!

Kissing Ty in the window

Reflection

Having a drink on the deck

Going to ride the ferry

Going to ride the ferry

Looks scary, but it's just a porpoise

Lumpy on the ferry

Tyler calls him "Mum-pee"

A very close call with a very big ship

We're alive!

The ferry is fun!

No, really, is it time for a tractor ride yet?

Checking out another ferry

Seagull perch

Are we there yet?

Making his escape

Colorful cargo

Another close call

Coming in to dock

Is it bedtime yet?

Happy boy, happy CoCo

Bolivar lighthouse

Here comes the rain again

Storm clouds

Watching the storm roll in

Splish splash!

Feetprints

Can I come outside now?

Sorry, Tyler, looks like more rain

Uncle John got ahold of our camera -- too bad he didn't know how to work the flash!

More rain coming and so we say bye bye to the beach!