Union Pier, MI

I don't think that the beach could have been any better. It was empty and absolutely gorgeous --it is amazing that this is less than two hours from home.

Noah getting his bearings.

Ruthie and Baby Owen

Digging in

Making pools

Burying himself

Probably about to make a sand angel...she was crazy. I'm still finding sand in this one's hair.

Rinsing hands

Ruthie and Aunt Barb

Barb's sister and Baby Owen

Attempting to make drip castles. They did not really get it.

Nicole and Barb