Beach Adventures

We were invited to go to the beach with some friends shortly after moving to Rhode Island. We were excited to go but it took us a little longer than planned to find the things we needed for the beach. By the time we made it to our friend's house, loaded up four kids, two adults and all of our beach stuff, we were over an hour late. No matter, we were excited for some beach fun. Unfortunately, the dark clouds were looming over us looking like rain. We unloaded the car, and started up the sandy walk towards the beach just in time for lightning and a mass exodus from the beach. We never even made it to the water. We promptly turned around and headed back to the car, loading up, once again, four kids, two adults and all of our beach stuff. By this time it was pouring rain and our car was packed!

Our friend, Andrea, apparently has a knack for finding things on the side of the road to put to good use. She has long had a desire to have an outdoor shower. On the way into the beach, we saw an outdoor shower sitting a little off from the curbside. Could it be for the taking? After loading everyone and everything in the pouring rain, she stopped off at the house that had the shower. She ran to the door and asked if the shower was up for grabs. The man that answered the door told her it worked and it was hers if she wanted it. SCORE! She was elated to say it mildly. She artfully loaded it in the car, amongst the children and all of our beach stuff. We made it back to her house and tried out the "new" outdoor shower. It worked beautifully. Success!





Before leaving the girls found a large mud puddle in the yard and commenced making "mud cookies". It was definitely the highlight of Emily's day. Luckily, Andrea had an outdoor shower to rinse the girls clean! Ha! Emily keeps asking me, "Can we go to Maryn's house to make mud cookies?" Thanks for an action packed day!