On Day Three, we did a variety of things, because we could, because it was vacation. We started by trying to get some nice beach pictures as a family. This was humorous for several reasons. 1. We didn't bring along my professional photographer brother-in-law this time around, so we had to do it ourselves. 2. I forgot our little remote, meaning that we had to do it on self-timer. 3. It was flipping hot at 9 a.m. on the beach, so John and I were feeling more grumpy about it than the girls were, though it was all my scheme. 4. We have a toddler and a baby who are not cooperative, though, to be fair, they weren't not helpful, they just don't really get the point of it all. All of that said, I do like the pictures we got, though the girls are not looking at the camera. These are actually the only two we took.

When we tried for some of just the girls, it was only epic failure. Alas, I don't really blame them - it was hot. I made their seer-sucker dresses with whale applique' inspired by some I saw by a friend on Facebook and matching bows - I do love how they turned out.
Poor, hot babies. We quickly changed into swimsuits and came back down for more fun in the sand. John caught a jellyfish in a bucket.
We realized that the jellyfish definitely were out more in the morning, and by 11, we couldn't see any at all, which was a relief. The girls enjoyed the kiddie pool, and John and I each got a girl and waded out into the waves, which was so relaxing and just the right temperature.
How's this for a mustache? Or shall we say, crabstache?
(I am always so thankful God put me with him. ♥)
I mentioned that Bella really enjoyed her Goldfish - here's some evidence.
I don't even know how she did that. After the morning at the beach, we decided it was time to retire from beach fun and get cleaned off. The foot shower was the perfect height for baby girl.
After cleaning up, lunch and naps (and more Cupcake Wars - a marathon!), we headed out for ice cream - one of my favorite vacation activities. We hit up Scoops, which had a long line the night before, so we figured it must be good, and it did not disappoint.
Then, we walked along the beach on the boardwalk, reflecting on how unusual it is for us to just take a stroll. Thank you, Lord, for the blessing of time together to enjoy one another.
That night we had the distinct pleasure of going to eat at Lulu's, a place recommended by everyone, and now I know why. It had sand for the kids to play in, live music, and lots of great atmosphere. In a funny coincidence, we found out through Facebook that some friends of ours were also in town, and we got to meet them there for dinner. It was great to see them and catch up again, and Lily warmed up much more than she normally does.
It was another great day, and I was sad to see it end. Tomorrow I will post a vacation wrap up and re-entry post, since we are right in the thick of it now.