Fernandina Beach

We just returned from our annual vacation to Fernandina Beach. Many of my family members rent condos at Amelia-by-the-Sea every July. Ava and Olivia kept things lively this year. Both girls really liked the beach, and so we took them down there most days. Of course, we couldn't stay too long becasue the sun was so bright.

Although the ocean was interesting to Ava and Olivia, it could not compete with the beach sand. Ava liked to run down the beach and play in the sand. Olivia kept trying to eat the sand. We had to keep a close eye on her.

Since the babies weren't potty-trained, they were not allowed into the big pool. We put them in a little boat and let them float around in the pool, but they wanted to get in the water- not float on top of it. So, they were both really happy when we filled up Ava's baby pool and put them in it. They splashed, played, and had a big time. Brian wanted to get in on the baby pool fun too, but he was too big.

Brian's favorite thing to do at the beach is to fish off the pier. I believe that all of the fishermen in our group had good luck this week because they were out most nights fishing until all hours. Since no one really likes to clean the fish, I believe that most of the fishing they do is catch-and-release.

My favorite thing to do at the beach is nothing. It feels so good to just relax, read, or listen to music. There was a lot of nothing going on at the beach last week. Everyone was recharging their batteries so that they could be ready to go back to school or work.

I'll admit that I was sad to leave. There is just something special about waking up in the morning, stepping out onto the patio, and seeing the ocean. I would stay there all summer if I could. I have vowed that if I ever win the lottery, one of my first purchases will be a condo at the beach.