Beach & wagon

After lots of busyness culminating in not seeing the kids yesterday, Summer was planning on a low-key day at home with the family.

But then we decided that we might as well go be low key at the beach instead.  Just like this weekend last year, there were horses on the beach!

But there were also long stretches of completely unoccupied beach, perfect for frolicking!

Madeline again became a Nereid ...

... and Oliver also seemed to find himself possessed by the spirit of the sea.

Madeline found a sand crab.

And Oliver watched the horses.

We all had a good time ...

... but were tired by the end.

While Oliver finished napping, Madeline and I put together his new wagon, a birthday gift from Nanny and Pop Pop that we delivered very belatedly.  But Oliver's enthusiasm for the gift was not dampened by the delay -- he was thrilled!

We took the wagon for a spin around the school, as Oliver chanted and cheered and sang songs about his beloved wagon.