North Myrtle Beach Vacation

Josephine took her third trip to the beach last week! We went with Granny and Papaw (my parents) to North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. We've been there many times before, although usually earlier in the year. The weather was cooler and less humid. Most days it was
a good temperature for Josephine to get in the water. She loved the beach. She spent a lot more time on it this trip than when we were at Hunting Island. She ate less sand this time too. Josephine had a great time with Granny and Papaw. Although, I'm not sure who had more fun -- Josephine or the Grandparents : )

We didn't do much other than go down to the beach or play in the pool, although it was a bit chilly for the pool. Josephine spent a lot of time walking in the surf. She walked for at least 15 minutes without stopping one day. Of course we had her by the hands, but she was leading the way. She had her "beach face" on. Bottom lip sticking out, eyebrows down, and determined to get where she wanted. Seagulls were a big hit. One time she made it a point to walk in front of where a group of people were sitting and showing off for them. She's so funny.

We would go down to the beach inbetween naps, which usually meant Josephine went to the beach twice a day. We'd have to lather on the sunscreen for the first trip. Sand sticks well to sunscreen. The late afternoon trip was late enough in the day that she could just go in her swim diaper. People kept thinking she was a boy with it on because it was blue. Since we went to the beach twice a day, that meant two baths a day also. No complaints from Josephine! She loves to "splash splash" in the pool, ocean, AND tub.

Josephine learned to raise her hands above her head when we say "touchdown!". It is very cute to watch. She's so proud of herself. Granny worked with her all week so that she could do it for Daddy when she got home.

Josephine discovered Cherios this week. She loves them and gets very excited when she sees them. I gave her a cup with a special top on it so that she could reach in and pull some out, but when you hold it upside down none fall out. She enjoys the cup too. Even with the cup, she makes a huge mess with them. Cherios go everywhere.

She understands the words "ocean", "sit down" and, "hungry" (or any other word referring to eating or food). And of course "touchdown".

A new trick that she also learned is to stick out her tongue. It started with eating Cherios (I'm not sure why), but she'll do it anytime now. So many tricks, so little time.