beach life.

I think when we look back at the summer of 2017 we will remember the beach. In the past 5 days we've been to local beaches 3 times and the kids keep begging to go back every time we have to leave! The water, the sand play, climbing on old driftwood and searching for crabs makes all three kids happy and they usually meet some new friends to play with throughout the day. It's pretty easy to pack a few snacks, some sand toys and a towel and jump in the car.  Plus, it's free! 

You really can't beat summers around here and we feel so lucky to live where we do. It's beyond beautiful.

The other added bonus of beach trips? Local Farmer's Markets literally right next door. Last weekend we hit up the huge summer market in Edmonds, met up with some friends and ate a few snacks along the way. Considering I had all 3 kids with me while Matt was out of town and we timed the market during the crazy lunch rush they were all amazing browsing the stands and waiting in line. 

 We picked up a popsicle treat to cool us down before heading down to the beach to play. Such a simple Saturday!

 Simon is obsessed with sports. All sports. Anything that has a ball he will play, learn about, read and watch. I happened to pack a baseball in the beach bag and he found an old stick to use as a bat. Then a sweet woman who happened to just be on a walk stopped to say hi and suddenly was handed the baseball by Simon and forced to play with him! He wasn't shy one bit in throwing her the ball over and over again to keep playing. Such a funny kid.

 I don't think the kids truly realize or appreciate how amazing it is to have these beaches within 20 minutes of our house. Where else do you get a playground with this view?!?

 We headed to another beach on Sunday, this time in search of crabs!

 And watching the ferry boats go in and out is always a fun break.

 Yesterday we headed back to play and visited another local market before heading home. The kids chose a snack of local raspberries freshly picked that morning and I couldn't pass up these beautiful flowers. A huge bouquet was only $7! The kids want to make this a weekly tradition for the rest of the summer and well...I'm totally on board.