Beach Day!!

When Jack was 2 we took him to a "beach". It's a state park and was NOT what I consider to be the beach. But he had fun playing in the sand and walking in the water.

Last summer I was determined to take him to the beach, which is only a 3 hour drive for us. It didn't happen and I was not going to let this summer go by without us getting to the beach. Last Sunday we finally made the drive and Jack saw the ocean for the first time!

He was most excited to play in the sand and go to the arcade. Before we got there, he told me he wouldn't need  his swim shirt because he was only going to put his feet in the water. He had no intentions of swimming or playing in the water.

He changed his mind about the water very quickly! He loved it and I actually had to hold him back so he wouldn't get taken out by any waves. It made me so happy to see him having so much fun!

Waiting for our donuts

Walking the boardwalk with Daddy 

After spending the first part of the day on the beach, we changed and headed to the boardwalk. We had a blast in the arcade, had a delicious lunch overlooking the ocean, and browsed the shops. Jack kept asking if we could go back on the sand. This is right off the boardwalk where he made some footprints and played for a bit. We then visited the pier and went back and walked in the water some before heading to the car. Next time we go we'll bring an umbrella and chairs and plan to spend more time on the beach.

Family selfie on the pier

It had been 9 years since I had been to the beach! It was such a nice change to just get away for the day and have a fun relaxing time with my family. We will definitely be going back! Until next time, Ocean City.