Day 3

Saturday June 21

Shannon left early in the morning for drill (she's joined the National Guard). We headed out for the beach but short after arriving the winds started to pick up and it was about to storm hard. Mom and Lisa took the kids upstairs while I watched/taped the boys playing in the big waves. I couldn't believe how hard the wind was blowing. Everyone's tarps were flying away! Dad took full advantage of the big waves, trying to ride as many as he could in on the little boogie board. After a few minutes of thunder (yes the boys were still playing in the water!) the wind really picked up and it started pouring! And this wasn't any light rain it was coming down so hard and it stung! I grabbed the few things we had on the beach and started running for the condo. The boys ran out of that water so fast it was hilarious! Dad and Aaron both had boogie boards to protect them but Joe wasn't so lucky. He said it hurt so bad running while the rain was just pelting him. Plus it was freezing once we walked into the lobby. So we lounged in the hot tub for a few minutes before going up to the room.

Look how cute they are!

Someone just got slammed by a wave here! I can't even tell who it was!

We headed over to Lambert's Cafe, Home of the Throwing Rolls for an earlier lunch but after the wait it was almost a late lunch! Let me just say I love this place! Every year in high school a group of my friends went to the beach during spring break and we always ate at Lambert's one night. This place is a landmark and its always busy but it has such a fun atmosphere. The kids behaved pretty good and Kaiden enjoyed trying to catch a few rolls they throw at you. The wait to get in was pretty long but the kids enjoyed playing on the wooden tractor and train they had out front. After the storm it cleared up rather quick and this is when Kalli got her only sunburn the whole trip. I didn't even think to put on sunscreen while we were waiting outside to eat! After we were all stuffed we went back to the condo for a much needed nap. For anyone who knows my dad knows he can fall asleep anywhere in any position. He's even fallen asleep on the phone with me while he was in mid-sentence! And most of my friends have seen him asleep in his chair while flossing! Well once we got back he went to sit outside and was out within seconds. I couldn't resist taking this funny picture of him! Here are some pictures at Lambert's

Kaiden showing off his roll

After naps we headed back out to the beach and of course the pool. Different day same routine!

Kal and Lisa in their matching polka dots I LOVE this action shot! Kaiden loved doing this in the sand for some reason, it kept him entertained forever!The kiddie pool is ALWAYS first!Coaxing Kaiden into the water-*WARNING* lots of patience required!
After the beach and pool our little family of 4 headed down to the strip for some souvenirs and to let Kaiden see the big shark store. If you can't tell the mouth of the shark is the entrance to the store. Made for a nice family picture...I guess!