FFF: Enoch's First Trip to the Beach

Here are some fun photos to chronicle Enoch's first trip to the beach.  We took an afternoon off to enjoy the warm weather, sand, and waves while we were in Gulfport interviewing midwives.

 

Little Man did a tremendous amount of pointing while we were there.  He was especially fascinated by the waves and the seagulls. 

 

Mama and her big boy

This was just to prove that Karis was there as well.  ;)

Here are a few sweet ones of Enoch and the beach:

Enoch just loved walking on the sand, but {interestingly enough} he did NOT like touching it!  Anytime he fell down and it got on his hands, he would act pitiful and need help brushing it off...  Maybe it was a texture issue?  Or maybe I've just been keeping this boy too clean all of his life?  Who knows!  

After we'd walked around quite a bit and taken all of our photos, I could really tell that Little Guy was still intrigued by the waves... in fact, it seemed like he wanted to touch them.  So I thought he'd really enjoy taking off his shoes/socks, rolling up his pants, and getting his feet wet.  Let's just say he didn't think it was a good idea at all.  haha!  As soon as his bare feet touched the wet sand down by the waves (I carried him to that point since there was so much debris a little higher up) he freaked out.  I tried to persuade him to step into the waves, but he just couldn't get over his feet getting sandy.  So, we retreated back to the stroller and then to the car where we had to have a snack break on the sidewalk in order to fully recover (see below).  Prime example of why this mama always has some Cheerios on hand.  ;)

And I can't leave this post without mentioning the gorgeous trees near the beach that I so enjoyed seeing.  I believe they are called "Live Oaks."  Having been to New Orleans a few times to help with Katrina rebuilding efforts, these trees became one of the things I loved most about the South.  In the areas nearest the gulf, these trees really stand out because they are sitting on vacant lots where storms of the past have swept away everything else except them.  What an image of strength and resilience!  And the landscape architect background within me just loves how architecturally fascinating each tree is because of its shape and size.  I especially love it when they are planted along the road and form a canopy over you as you drive...   If you haven't ever seen these beauties in person, let me just say that this picture doesn't do them justice!