Kids' Day at the Beach

School was almost back in session, which meant it was time for Kids' Day at the Beach. This was the "grandkids" version of the annual trip, so cousins Ainsley, Tierney, Cale, Ty and Brock joined Jillian for some fun (though not much sun).

We came down on the Oregon side, thinking we'd get to go swimming at the Astoria pool, but it ended up being closed for a couple weeks (starting on the day we got there). So, we cheered ourselves up with some ice cream at the Custard King. Then we headed to the cabin, and the older kids played some football while Jillian took a nap.

The next day we attempted to do all the traditional beach-type things. We started with blueberry pancakes in the morning, which Jillian likes to eat ... she especially liked to have bites from Brock's pancake, since he covers it in peanut butter. Then we went to the beach for some moat-building. Unfortunately, it was very windy and rainy, and the waves were big and fast, and before we knew it, the moat was wiped out and it was pouring down rain. So, we took off back to the cabin, stopping by the Full Circle Cafe for some ice cream first.

In the afternoon, we went to Long Beach. We stopped by Uncle Dave and Aunt Charolette's beach house to visit, and also got to see Sheryl, Greta, Clark, Meagan and Adam who had come to visit for the day. Mommy and Jillian stayed there while the kids all went to Funland. When that was finished, we all headed back to the cabin to watch videos to end the night, including "See Spot Run" ... Jillian likes to see all the doggies!

It was a short trip, since we left the next day. We look forward to going back soon, so Jillian can have some sand-time.