Fireworks!!!
last update: 07/09 @ 22:35

We decided to head up the steps of the Masonic Memorial (AKA: Castle Roberto) to catch the Alexandria Founder’s Day fireworks.

It was a clear night, warm but not oppressive; perfect for summer fireworks.

Robert had this cool glow-in-the-dark tic-tac-toe set that he decided to bring along. It was just the thing to keep us entertained before the show.

There were also some Maryland communities shooting off fireworks that we could see across the river.

Not as up close as being down at the park (as we done before), but not nearly as crowded either. There was plenty of room on the steps.

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Back from the beach
last update: 07/09 @ 14:55

The shore break was pretty impressive at times. We got some boogie boarding in along with just jumping over, under and through the waves.

Robert did a lot of body surfing as well.

Robert also got on his sit-a-top kayak and had fun in the waves and one really excellent surf. The shore break, though, was tough.

Not to be outdone, Sarah brought her new toy: her inflatable Stand Up Paddle board. Which she really enjoyed (and on which she took Robert for a couple rides).

It was pretty cool how smooth it looked just past the shore break. But there were rollers out there to remind you you were in the water.

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July 4th Beach Trip
last update: 07/09 @ 14:55

But this year the heat got to us and we left early. It was just too hard to sleep with the temperature staying as high as it was.

On our way home Friday, we passed a time/temperature sign saying it was an even 100 degrees. While the beach may have been cooler, it was not a whole lot cooler.

That’s our pair of tents in the foreground — note the lack of air conditioning.

We do enjoy the company and the waves, though.

And the sand, did I mention we enjoy the sand too? Best place for building castles.

This year, Robert was digging on the beach and stumbled onto this cache of soldiers. They were in pretty good shape so we don’t think they’ve been around too long.

They quickly turned the castles into forts.

But as is often the case, the water eventually overtakes the sand castle/fort.

Then there is nothing left to do but get out into the water…

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