Off to the beach! We woke the kids up just before 7AM so we could get on the road nice and early. They were both very excited to get going, especially when we broke out the DVD player and plugged them in. Maddie is finally into watching movies in the car, which proved to make this car trip much easier than some of our longer ones in the past. They alternated choosing movies every few hours until we arrived at the beach. The only stop we made was at our traditional Cracker Barrel lunch.
We arrived just about an hour after D. He had already scoped the house out and told us we were in for a treat. Indeed! Lots of bedrooms, play areas, and bikes at our disposal! We suited up right away and headed down to the beach. Neither kid napped in the car, but we figured we'd just let them work through the fatigue and go to bed early. 
Maddux loved loved loved the waves. She would get close to the shore where they broke and jump over them each time they tickled her toes. And Eli was fearless at the water's edge also. He loved running and playing with the surf. Cooper, Finley and family showed up a few hours later and joined us. The four kids had a blast until it was time to pack up and ride our bikes to dinner. Unfortunately we did not leave soon enough. As I was gathering toys and towels, Maddux took a 'wave roll' three times in a row along the edge of the water; she could not get her feet under her. She was fine, but very spooked. After a few minutes of consolation, she was ready to eat.
We biked to Seaside (five minutes) and had a taco dinner. The kids were all very tired, so quick baths and bedtimes were in order. However, we tried to put both boys in one room to sleep together. Bad idea. They were way too excited about this and would not settle down. Eventually we separated them and they were able to get some sleep.
We arrived just about an hour after D. He had already scoped the house out and told us we were in for a treat. Indeed! Lots of bedrooms, play areas, and bikes at our disposal! We suited up right away and headed down to the beach. Neither kid napped in the car, but we figured we'd just let them work through the fatigue and go to bed early. 
Maddux loved loved loved the waves. She would get close to the shore where they broke and jump over them each time they tickled her toes. And Eli was fearless at the water's edge also. He loved running and playing with the surf. Cooper, Finley and family showed up a few hours later and joined us. The four kids had a blast until it was time to pack up and ride our bikes to dinner. Unfortunately we did not leave soon enough. As I was gathering toys and towels, Maddux took a 'wave roll' three times in a row along the edge of the water; she could not get her feet under her. She was fine, but very spooked. After a few minutes of consolation, she was ready to eat.
We biked to Seaside (five minutes) and had a taco dinner. The kids were all very tired, so quick baths and bedtimes were in order. However, we tried to put both boys in one room to sleep together. Bad idea. They were way too excited about this and would not settle down. Eventually we separated them and they were able to get some sleep.
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