Volcanoes

I can tell my life has changed course when I consult a monthly tide calendar posted to my fridge.  My neighbor brought the printout over as a recommended must-have.  She said, “you can’t plan to go to the beach if there isn’t one!” Good point. It also drives home the ever present point that this landscape is constantly changing.

For all of my self praise about my good packing skills, I have some serious holes in my planning.  Did I really think that 2 sets of swim wear would be enough for each child? Did I really think that 9 bottles of sunscreen would last 4 months? Did I think my kids would have any kind of social life with no body boards?

Catching Fish With Our Bare Hands:

 

Preschool Physics with A Coconut:

 

How Many Kids Can Fit in A Tide Pool?

 

By Request: Toes in Pacific Sand:

 

Can't Resist The Baby Foot Prints:

 

This Little Boy Fought For His Coconut:

 

 

What In The World Is This?

(This is what Oliver decided to chew on and fought me when I tried to take it away)

 

My Volcano Collection:

(What?! Mamas can collect shells also)

 

The Fishermen Are Off and So Are We