Johnson Family: Becca's First Trip to the Beach

Poppa had a few days off a little while back and so we decided to take Becca down to the beach for the day. We got up really early and drove down and back in one day. Unfortunately Daddy couldn't be there with us since he has had a lot to do at work lately. She really had a great time. Unfortunately we didn't get to spend that much time in the water. There had been storms in that part of the gulf for several days, though it was clearing when we got there and there was a very strong undertow. She did get to walk in the water a little bid and in the sand for a little while before lunch. Then after we stopped for lunch she took a little nap while we all enjoyed a ride along the shore. We were lucky to find a beach a little farther to the west where the undertow wasn't as bad so that we could get out and actually get into the water for a few hours. Hope you enjoy these pictures!!

This was the first time she had ever been in the sand at the beach.

As you can tell she wasn't too sure about it at first...it does feel a bit funny when you first step into it.

I saw a shell in the sand and picked it up and gave it to her. She thought that was the neatest thing.

As you can see the water was pretty rough and the sky's were a little on the grey side.

She was showing the shell we found to Poppa! She was so proud of that shell!

Just having a look around. I think this was when I had dropped my cell in the sand and had to run back to get it.

Not too sure about everything

She really wasn't sure about the water at first. The first time she wasn't looking when the water hit her feet and she ran away from it saying "no more water, no more water". But pretty soon she was laughing and squealing, and didn't want to leave. As we were walking back to the car she was crying "more water, more water, more water!"

Here we were just watching the waves.

Can you tell she enjoyed watching the waves and feeling the wind in her hair???

She was just amazed by the waves.

Just like her shirt said "Too Cute"

Becca and I just walking down the beach!!! She was really wanting to get into the water by this point.

You better hang on mom cause I'm headed for the water again.

See I told you.

Here are the pictures from later that afternoon:

She really enjoyed playing in the sand with her shovel and bucket. I tried to make a sand castle for her, but there wasn't enough water in the sand where we were building it. But we had fun anyhow.

She was so excited to get into the water that as soon as she saw it she took off running and Poppa and I had to run after her. Neither of us had time to put on any sunscreen (Mimi and Becca got it on in the dressing room), needless to say we both got a little burned. But it was well worth it!!!