Summer in America has always meant sun, heat and humidity. This year the weather is much more reminiscent of a British summer. Despite this, we decided to head off to the beach for some sand fun...we knew the water would be too cold to swim in.
As we would be out at lunchtime, we went to the beach with the concession stand. The sun shone in the cloudless sky and the water looked pale blue with sparkles dancing over it. We set up camp near the amenities but close to the water. The boys got to work digging large holes immediately.
Button decided he wanted to be buried in the sand so that was my first job. He loved being covered up...tummy down! Peanut was busy with a hole and shell gathering. Nana went for a walk along the water to gather pretty shells, coming back with a mountain of them and a crab shell. Sun still out....water still too cold!
Several trips were made to the water's edge; filling buckets, washing shells, just having a look around...water still too cold! The views were lovely... Long Island in the distance. Small boats were out and the beach had enough people on it to add a fun atmosphere without being overcrowded.
We lunched at the beach...surprisingly good food (burgers and chicken fingers) and then noticed a considerable build-up of clouds. We had enjoyed the sand and sun, eaten a good meal, and decided it was time to leave and head to Carvel for some ice cream. Peanut had just discovered soft vanilla dipped in chocolate, Nana had mint chocolate chip, Button had chocolate and I had some too.
Water still too cold!!!
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