The Beach....

Astoria is not known for its hot summers. So when, it was 88 degrees yesterday, the thought of spending the day at an inside pool was not all that appealling. My original plan was to take the kids to the park (matt was working and my parents and niece/nephew hadn't arrived) and just be outside. Then the nice KOA guy gave me a better idea the beach.

Sounded good to me. The (overtired) boys had a fit because they were afraid they wouldn't be here when Richie got here. I convinced them that it would not be a problem that Nana would call in plenty of time for us to get back. So, finally off we go. I find what looks like a good spot, and we head down the trail. Then the sand gets hot. We get closer to the beach and the sand gets hotter. We are all wearing our crocs. Bad move. Then, we get in sight of the of water and the sand is STILL hotter. Burning hot. Literally. We find some cool sand on the side and sit to re-evaluate. Well, I was re-evaluating, they were crying (understandably). I tell them I will run the baby down, then come back for them. In the meantime some nice people on the beach saw what was happening and helped us all down. The sand ON the beach was nice - the boys immediately headed towards the water, expecting the warm water of the Atlantic Ocean at VA Beach, and instead got the cold water of the north pacific. I dug out my cell phone and started tracking down Matt. Finally got a hold him and asked him to bring us some real shoes, got the baby down for a nap (in her one step ahead tent, that thing is awesome) and still had time to have fun playing with the boys in the ocean. We didn't go deep, but my legs were numb to my knees. We were not the only ones in need of rescue. I saw 2 other people bringing shoes to others nearby. Once we got our shoes, and were in the car on the way back the boys said it was a really fun day. Except for the hot sand.

We got back as mom & dad were setting up their camper and the kids all played for a bit. We had a nice dinner, and at 8:30 this morning - I think they are all still sleeping. I know Stephanie is - and while I saw Caitlin's eyeballs, I think she went to sleep. The boys slept with Richie at the other camper - and so far I don't hear any loud noises, so I'm guessing it is as quiet there as here.

I kind of hope Steph wakes up soon - I could REALLY use a cup of coffee!!!!!