Let the beach trips begin!

We went down to Emerald Isle last weekend to take an updated Ryan family picture. Sean had to work all day on Friday, so the kids and I went down with Mamma and Papa. Amy, Stevie and the girls got there early too, so we had most of the afternoon to play. Jackson and Ryley were soooo excited to get down to the beach! The water was COLD, so we didn't even bother putting on their bathing suits. We should have known they could have cared less, b/c they were both soaked in no time!For a little boy who LOVES playing in his sandbox, the beach must seem like heaven. Little Stud.We went back out on the beach Saturday morning. Kate was sleeping on Friday, so this was her first real taste of the salt air. She would see a shell lying there and work so hard to get to it and pick it up. So serious.

She didn't mind all the sand at all. Already a little beach bum!

A darn cute little beach bum!While we try to teach our children all about life,
Our children teach us what life is all about.
~Angela Schwindt

Loves her Daddy!

Jumpin' waves! Ryley may be all girl, but she LOVES the sand as much as anybody!See? We're all dressed and ready to go. Or are we? Family pictures w/ four little ones. Oh boy! Mamma and Kate look like they're ready!

When we were all done w/ our 'pro' shots, I took the dressed up opp to take a few of my own! We'll call this Kate's 8 mo photo session.

Such a beautiful little girl!

And happy, too! A happy clapper!

A thinker.

Ryley and Jackson had a few smiles left in them, too!

Now for a little fun!

After all that smiling, the kids were ready for their treat! Popsicles!!
Well, except Kate. She had some avocado and LOVED it!!