Life is a Beach

Almost everyday that we have been on the Big Island of Hawaii, we have found ourselves at the beach.      After homeschooling Joss, we pack lunches, let Autumn take her nap on the way, then unload and carry a crap load of stuff to the "perfect" spot on the beach, and spend about 3 to 4 hours a day there body surfing, jumping the waves and building sand castles.  Then head back home to make cocktails and some dinnner.  We can definitely get used to this.  :)

Autumn showing off her stylish sunglasses at Kua Bay.

Erik looking good!! Catching a great wave!

Wipeout...

Kids watching Daddy relax for a second in the sand to catch his breath.

Kids loved watching us body surf.  They loved telling us which waves to catch.  Very cute.

Felt like such a kid again!!  I am hoping to try my hand at surfing while out here.  Scares me a little knowing how big these waves can get.  And when you get crushed once you don't forget.  My back is still sore!

I love watching them play together.  They have grown so close with each other on this trip. 

The sun is an amazing thing.  It really brings out the best in people.  We are all so much happier when it is a sunny day and we are outside enjoying it.

Love this picture.  

Joss and Auty, who have changed their names to Poet/Twilight and Joss to Willow/Bell, depending on the day, are here enjoying the end of the day at the beach.

And here they are beat and ready to go home.  :)