Stinson Beach

My sister-in-law, Kristyn, and I took our kids (and her niece and brother) to the beach on July 5th.  We intended to hike in Muir Woods first and then head to Stinson Beach for lunch.  But Muir Woods was really busy, and we would have had to hike a mile (maybe not quite that far) just to get to the park to take a hike.  Instead we decided to nix Muir Woods and just head for the beach.  The last bit of the drive to Muir Woods was very windy, as was the drive between there and the beach.  Poor Maryam has inherited my car sick gene, and threw up twice on the way to the beach.  Luckily I already knew this, and the car was stocked with barf bags (aka, one gallon size ziploc bags).

It was cool and foggy when we first arrived at Stinson Beach.  We unloaded, picked a spot and got set up.  The sand was nice and warm; a nice counter to the cool air.  We had a fun time relaxing, playing in the sand and water, and eating lunch.  Even the babies enjoyed it!

Braden - Sunscreen makes great hair gel!  Does this kid need a haircut or what!?!?

Happy Natalie

playing while it was still cool

Natalie loving the beach

Braden loving the beach

Braden and Natalie

Heading for the Water!  Kymiyah, Kristyn, Braden, Peyton, Samantha, Maryam

Cute Twins!  Peyton and Maryam

More Cute Twins!  Braden, Lydia, Natalie

Auntie Kristyn and Natalie

running from the waves

Cousins - Peyton, Maryam, Samantha

Dig a hole . . .

 . . . fill it with water!  (I don't know why.  They just thought it was fun.)

Did you notice the gradual removal of clothing?  The weather did warm up as the day progressed.  It was perfect!  Not too hot, not too cold.  A fantastic day at the beach!