Is there anything that captures the carefree magic of summer more than spending warm days playing at the beach? When the kids came to visit this week, they happily took advantage of the many delights the seaside has to offer. 
Building sand castles, catching hermit crabs in their little shells – and releasing them again – jumping over frothy waves and off of sand dunes, letting their dog run free, all this and more made for a memorable summer holiday.
Nico probably had the best vacation a dog ever had. The freedom to explore the coastline, running after beach birds that couldn’t be caught, he was a joy to watch as he galloped across the sand in wide circles around us.
Our little girl played with her new friend from Ontario every chance she got, as if they had always known each other. When the time came to say goodbye, she cried, but they exchanged addresses and made plans to become pen pals until they could see each other again. 🙂
The day they left, our little boy said he wished he lived here because he didn’t have a “backyard beach” at home.
Jennifer's Journal 
You are one blessed Woman…
Memories to last a lifetime..
Thank you for sharing..
x
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Bless you for your kind comment. 🙂
Glad you enjoyed it.
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My pleasure…
Made me smile…x
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Sweet.
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🙂
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Great shots! 🙂 Also very sweet. http://holley4734.wordpress.com/
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Thank you so much. And thanks for dropping by. 🙂
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Gorgeous summer photo’s gorgeous family and precious memories Jennifer I can’t wait for spring. PS Love the dog shots too!
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Kath, does it get cold in your winter? You must be longing for warm summer temperatures right about now! Thanks for dropping by. 🙂
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We are down the far south coast of Australia so yes we get frosts and down to minus, but not as cold as you where you have snow, close but not quite. Warming up now I don’t have a fire on tonight.
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I thought as much. Btw, Kath, I LOVE your new profile pic! x
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Jennifer as I head closer to 49 I am finding the soft afternoon lighting is my best friend lol.
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Ha ha, I hear you. You do have a very nice face, regardless. 🙂
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Brings back fond memories for me…. as a child…. as a parent.
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Priceless memories as children, and with our children. x
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You’ve captured it!
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I appreciate you saying so, Susan!
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I have loved water my whole life. This post brought back childhood memories of our family vacations to New Brunswick! What a beautiful family and what beautiful memories created. ❤
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Thanks, Diana. 🙂 So happy to have rekindled special memories for you!
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Hve to agree! Love the beach so very much! (Sad though about the end of Summer:()
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Hi, Ionia, I hope you are well. Yes, summer is going by all too quickly. Let’s hope for a lovely September. 🙂
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Beautiful family, Jennifer!!
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Aren’t they sweet? Thanks for commenting! 🙂
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