Beach Blanket Bingo!

I just love days spent at the beach! Unfortunately Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello couldn't join us (that ones for you dad!) but we still had a blast! I was able to join my ladies (Shelly and Candace) and the the new love of my life (DJ, Candace's 2 year old) for a trip to one of the the many beaches here on Oahu down in Kailua.

Lanikai Beach is not too far outside the back gate of base off of Mokapu. It was such a nice beach! We were able to get into the nice warm water and go for a little swim!

After we set up shop with DJ's wagon and umbrella we headed out into the warm water for a dip!

DJ was just so much fun to play with in the water...he is quite the fish! He had all us ladies taking turns twirling him around in the water and splashing around (after I gained his trust though). But by the end of our first swim I had him making waves with me! We headed back to the shade for a little rest and for some fun in the sand. After DJ was done chasing the birds that is!

Ever time Shelly built a little sand castle you could count down the seconds till DJ would come over and smack it down for her. After a juice box and some hugs and kisses from mom (Candace) it was time to head back in the water for round two!

After all the fun in the water DJ never wanted to leave (Shelly practically had to drag the kid from the water)! And I didn't either, it just such a beautiful day! We topped off our afternoon with a quick trip to Starbucks to power back up! DJ and I shared some of my whipped cream while watching Toy Story 3 in the back seat!
I am so blessed to have met these two wonderful ladies, and little man, who keep me laughing and smiling! Thank you ladies, and little man, for a wonderful afternoon!