nhv at scenic beach

It took NHV a few minutes to warm up to the idea of the beach. She even pouted a bit. However, she still looked adorable in her new polka dot bathing suit and floppy sun hat!  And I thought the driftwood was so cool!

Eventually daddy convinced her to give the water a try ...

And then the good times began ...

cjv at scenic beach

Between the amazing backdrop and the vivid red and blue of Charlotte's bathing suit, I could not take enough pictures!  Of course, Charlotte wanted pretty much nothing to do with looking at the camera, and who can blame her considering the alternatives ... rocks, shells, and water!

Finally, she at least looked up - not at me, but up enough to see her cute face and blue eyes!

an afternoon at Clark Park

Another sunny day!  We are getting spoiled around here! 

We got a last-minute invitation to play at Clark Park ... that's the backyard beach of some very good friends of ours ... and just couldn't pass up the offer.  Not only did I desperately need to get out of the house, but also it's the best place to spend a sunny afternoon!  Thanks, Ashley and Morgan, for having us over to play!

 Charlotte loves the water!  

But she isn't crazy about being cold.

 Love CJV in her hooded cover-up!

This is the third season for NHV's ruffle-butt bikini!

And she has grown a ton in two years, which 

makes me wonder how in the world it still fits!

 Charlotte showing me a bit of "treasure" 

she unearthed while digging in the sand.

 Natalie and her best friend Cee-Cee

bravely jumping in the cold water ...

but only up to their ankles ;)

It did make for some good squeals!

Jordan & Charlotte looking a bit exhausted 

(and hungry) after all that sun and fun!

FFF: Beach ... in Cabo San Lucas

This past February hubby and I stole away to Cabo San Lucas - sans little one.

The sunshine, the warmth, the fresh air, the fruity drinks, ...

it was an amazing time!

This photo was taken on our last night,

which also happened to be Valentine's Day.

How romantic :)

To see other "beach" photos, head on over to FFF.

BTW: Sorry this post is so late. I am actually on the east coast - visiting friends in VA. I had this post ready and saved before I left on Thursday morning, but I forgot to hit the "publish post" button. Silly me!