We had planned a beach trip for the week before Y the Brave was to leave.  Obviously, when Emmie fell, we had to change our plans.  We contacted the place we had already reserved our rental with.  It “just so happened” that he had it open the weekend before her procedure.  When Mark explained what was going on, the owner was more than willing to change our reservation.  It was a true blessing and a great house to stay in at a great price!

This was Y the Brave’s first time at the ocean.  The kids would have all stayed in the ocean the entire time if we had let them.

Zoe and I scored a skimming board at Goodwill earlier in the summer.  By the end of the weekend, a couple of the kids were getting the hang of it. Malachi was not thrilled about actually getting deep in the water.  But making super poses on the beach were just as good. Emmie didn’t much care for the water either. Cuddling with mama was on Emmie’s agenday much of th etie. My absolutely favorite picture of us.

We worked really hard to get a picture before we left.  But there’s always that one kid…this time it was Malachi’s turn.Honey, we shrunk the kids…
…Into starfish

A gentleman walked up to Y in the arcade and gave him tokens to play.  Needless to say, the kids had a wonderful time with those tokens. Emmie loved the pool water even if the big ocean scared her.

Our little swing at the beach house filled with Emmie’s super sidekicks.