Beach Babies

After hiking at Bridal Veil Falls in Utah with our twin friends, the Nixons, we were excited to see them again when they took a road trip out to Newport Beach with their friends and spent an afternoon with us at the Baby Beach in Dana Point. Props to brave mamas, Katie and Ashley, for trekking across the desert from Utah with four toddlers! Heroes, in my book. IMG_4212

Amelia burying Iris.

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Katie fashioned some cute mermaid fins for the twins.

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Lizzie, Iris and I were triplets in our matching outfits.

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The kids found an awesome hole to fill up with water.

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Entertainment for the entire afternoon? Check.

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Little Aiden was the youngest of the bunch, but was a little firecracker running back and forth, determined to keep the hole full of water.

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The kids spent the last half of our beach day pretending they were various predators (alligators and sharks were their faves) and chasing the moms through the water, occasionally chomping off a leg or two.

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Sammy the gator.

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The beach wagon is super convenient for hauling our food, sand toys, towels, and of course, Meredith!

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Thanks, friends, for an epic beach day and for inspiring me with your brave pioneer spirit!

Lots of love,

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