Beach Birthday Extravaganza

Since my birthday weekend consisted of driving all day to attend the funeral, then turning right back around and driving all the way back, my dear husband went above and beyond for me the next weekend. We had MY perfect day. Beach, shopping, eating out, and cake. :)

What a stud. Evan is too cool for his own good. This was his first experience with sand, and I'm quite sure it's his new favorite thing.

He LOVED raking his hands through it, over and over.

And got a kick out of burying his feet and finding them again.

Here he is strolling the beach; out favorite thing to do. I love this picture, even though he looks liek such a big boy.

When big waves were coming, the sound made Evan a little nervous. He couldn't seem to figure it out.

It was a little chilly in the water at first, and Evan would just go totally stiff. Is it mean that I thought it was so funny?

After a few waves, he seemed to get the hang of it. And I like to think he really enjoyed it!

We strolled, searched for seashells, and explored the pier...

And played in the water more, of course.

Evan might look angry here, but it really was just too bright for him, I think. He actually started splashing at the waves when they would come to him.

Don't worry, I would hold on to him when the waves would come, so he wouldn't get taken out to sea. Though Nate was down in the water taking the picture, so I'm sure he could've caught him. :)

Best Birthday gift ever. Ah....

I sure do love me some beach. I kept telling Evan if he was going to be a true California boy, he'd better get used to this.

Cuddling up, drying off, and getting warm.

I can't think of many things better than laying on the sand with my two guys , soaking up some rays, smelling the salt, and listening to the waves crash at our feet. Let's make every weekend a birthday weekend, okay honey?

My favorite picture of the whole trip. TOO cute.

We had barely pulled out of our parking space, when I turned around to look at Evan. Don't worry, he fell asleep, while taking a drink. Goodness, I love him.

My birthday was completed with none other than a Cherry Dr Pepper cake!

WOW, to an absolutely wonderful birthday!