Rhode Island Trip

We had a wonderful a week in Rhode Island. They weather was great! I will have to say, that Aaron and I probably came home more tired than when we left, but it was definitely all worth it. Every morning we would be down on the beach by 8:30, right around low tide. The boys had a wonderful time walking around on the rocks and looking for/catching starfish, horse shoe crabs, snails, lobsters, and hermit crabs! We tried to teach the importance of returning all creatures back into the ocean.

Connor had a wonderful time walking on the beach. He loved that sand and the waves. Connor really enjoyed putting water in his pail and then dumping it on the sand and returning to get more (the amazement of cause and effect!) He also was interested in the birds on the beach and chased them until they would finally fly away. Connor also took great afternoon naps everyday!

Here is a picture of Ryan relaxing on the couch in the beach house. Ryan played hard all day long. He loved looking for starfish, building sand castles, and jumping in the waves. The water was warm in the low 70's. We bought the boys body boards that practiced riding the waves. Ryan had fun chasing cousin Hannah as well as trying to kiss both her and baby Jacob!

Matthew really enjoyed playing in the sand this year. He was even able to write his name using his finger in the sand! You can sure tell that he is getting ready to start kindergarten!

Brotherly love collecting items at low tide.

Our beautiful family. I can't wait until next year, when we have our new bundle of joy with us too!