Thursday at the Beach

Yet another great day here at Myrtle Beach! We spent the morning down at the beach where Owen decided that today was the day he would just plunge into the ocean and stick his face in the water! He also enjoyed playing in the wet sand. He would gather handfuls and try to throw them, however, throwing for Owen means dropping them behind him, or in this case, on top of his head. Luckily, his hat caught most of the mess! Alex caught a minnow and was very proud of himself. He went running up the beach to show Joe, who was making sandcastles with Jenna. We were yelling at him to put the fish back into the water, I think he made it...at least, I hope he did. Owen took a nice siesta on the beach and I held him while I sat with my beach chair in the water's edge...bliss! Afterwards we took a dip in the pool. Alex is getting really good in the water and Jenna and I had a great game of "shark and diver" where she was the shark trying to get me, the diver. We came back up for some lunch and then got ready to go shopping. The kids had been given money by family members and were eager to spend it. We went to this really nice shopping area that resembled a coastal town, complete with boardwalks and water. Owen was treated to his first ice-cream and the "more" sign was in full force after his first bite! Back to the condo for dinner and then bed. Tonight was the first night I did not sit on the balcony and listen to the ocean. Instead, I was busy in the kitchen making cupcakes for Owen's first birthday tomorrow!! I cannot believe that my baby will be turning one year old. We have a few small presents for him and plan to spend the day on the beach, our last full day here.