On Friday night, I said to George, "Let's go to the beach this weekend!"
He said "Let's go!".... and so we did.
What should have been a 2 and a half-hour drive took 5 hours because of all the traffic. Lots of traffic = irritated husband and impatient children and plenty of "Are we there yet?" But once we got there, it was worth it. Ahhhh, the beach.
At first, Sam decided that he did not want sand on his feet, so dumped the sand onto the blanket instead. The very same blanket that I had envisioned myself laying on while reading a good book and sipping iced tea, soaking up the sun. Ha! I must have been dreaming.
Eventually, he ran around on the beach and got some sand on his tootsies.
Until he had to make a quick phone call....
And get a little something to drink...
Then it was back to the blanket for a game of peek-a-boo under Mama's ridiculously large hat.
And maybe some Pat-a-Cake...
Meanwhile, big brother was happy riding the waves with Papa in his high-speed inflatable fish...
And on the way home... quiet as mice they were. Angelic. Now, where's that book I brought and the box of fudge I bought on the boardwalk?
love you 1950's film star look :O) Very glam.
What a glorious weekend. If you ever visit the UK let me know, my husbands family have a beach hut (I refer to it as The Ancestral Beach Hut!) I find it dull as dull can be, but tiny tots - and grown men - love it there!
beautiful photos.
Sadie
x
Posted by: sadie | July 28, 2009 at 12:11 PM
ahhh, they are so cute asleep!
You look gorgeous in your hat andrea!
xoxo, Tiffany
Posted by: Tiffany ~ Shabby Scraps | July 28, 2009 at 12:15 PM
Aaaah...beach bliss! It's such a wonderful place to be...looks like "la familgia" had a fabulous time:)
Posted by: Leah C | July 28, 2009 at 12:17 PM
ahh to be young and have that much energy again..they look so cute..
Posted by: bettyann | July 28, 2009 at 12:52 PM
Andrea, first of all your children are just gorgeous and you just reminded me of a promise I made to my girls about spending more time at the beach this summer, we live witin 30 min or less from a few beaches but life is so hectic we rarely go, I was practically raised on the beach from sun up to sun down :) I know mean mommie, I hear it all the time lol So in your honor I will pack a lunch and spend a day there this week with my girls, my oldest starts college next month and the youngest the 8th grade, where did the time go?? I just need to borrow your hat :) You really do look glam on the beach, I am usually in long sleeves and pants lol I tend to fear the sun, you know those days of olive or baby oil while worshiping the sun, have instilled a deep fear of looking like a raisin at 41 lol. You would think being 1/2 Mexican and Italian I wouldn't mind the sun :) btw that last picture of your boys asleep, just priceless! :) Rose
Posted by: Rose | July 28, 2009 at 12:53 PM
First of all...that beach blanket is WAY cuter than mine:-) Sounds like a wonderful day. I would even take a five hour drive to get to the beach...lucky duck!
Posted by: Jeanne | July 28, 2009 at 01:08 PM
Darling post Andrea! You do look glamourous with your Jackie-O sunglasses and hat. ;) Oh no! There is no beach relaxing for Mamma when the kiddies are around. It just doesn't happen. LOL! Looks like the boys had a fantastic day at the beach and the last photo is classic!! Xo,Jenn
Posted by: Jennifer Hayslip | July 28, 2009 at 05:22 PM
How adorable!
Posted by: karla nathan | July 28, 2009 at 06:07 PM
So so lovely...your sweet little ones are adorable...I LOVE THE BEACH...sand and everything....in fact we are off tomorrow for a day of sun and sand...hope our trip is as fun as yours!
Posted by: koralee | July 28, 2009 at 07:05 PM
Love you in your hat. We also went to the beach. A 20 minute drive took 2 hours. We also encountered alot of traffic. Once we got there the kids had a blast. Unfortunatley, the waves were high and hard. I did not let my kids go in too far. The lifeguard didn't really let anyone go too far. It was just not safe. The one bad thing I did was I applied sunblock in all places except for my back. I forgot to ask my hubby to put some on me. It hurts to wear a bra. Thinking of going w/out. But I am not twenty anymore. They have a mind of their own. I say "UP" they say "DOWN".
Love all your new additions to your shop. Received my order. You always pack everything so pretty. Makes me feel special. Will be coming back for more.
Your little boys are sooo cute:)
Posted by: Sonia Audelo | July 28, 2009 at 07:51 PM
What beautiful little babies, Andrea! Ahhh! Too darn cute!
It looks like everyone had a wonderful time! What a beautiful blanket too!
Posted by: gabrielle | July 28, 2009 at 10:33 PM
Ahh they are so cute when asleep. Looks like you all had a wonderful day at the beach.
I have to take the time to spend a day at the beach with my loved family. No excuse, we can walk!
~Marilee
Posted by: Rose Brier Studio | July 28, 2009 at 11:06 PM
Andrea
I have a similar picture of two of my sons taken 15 years ago and cherish it! Yours is precious, sleepy heads! Lori
Posted by: Lori | July 29, 2009 at 12:13 AM
sweet Andrea, very sweet!
Posted by: Jill | July 29, 2009 at 07:17 AM
Andrea, Looks like you and your family had lots of fun at the beach..Love the pretty quilt...The boys looks adorable sleeping in the car..
I've missed so many pretty posts... You've added so many beautiful things to your shop..I keep looking to see what I want to order. I can't make up my mind so much eye candy to choose from... Hope all is well...
Stephenie
Posted by: Stephenie | July 29, 2009 at 08:42 PM
Awwwww I LOVE it!!! And my goshhh look how big Sam has gotten!!! Those boys are adorable!!!
Happy Summer Singarella fam!!!
xoxo Jenny
Posted by: jenny holiday | July 30, 2009 at 12:47 AM
i am swooning over the blanket (!) and awwwwing over little boys asleep in the backseat. my boys are now 6 and 8 but a long day in the sun can still have them asleep on the ride home from the beach. so sweet!
and you are looking fab at the beach!
xo
Posted by: elyse | July 30, 2009 at 11:17 PM
So love the blanket! And children passed out in the back seat after a fun day at the beach is there anything better?:)
Posted by: Andrea Villarreal | July 31, 2009 at 01:58 PM
Can you believe I live 3 blocks from the beach and I seldom ever go there? Silly huh? I am glad to know you had a great time with your family, and I specially love your summer hat!
Your little ones look so adorable sleeping after a long day at the beach!
Posted by: Berlin | August 02, 2009 at 07:10 PM
What a wonderful day! I really love the sleeping angels in the back after a fun day at the beach!
Janet
Posted by: Janet Doherty | August 03, 2009 at 07:55 PM
How fun! I must say that when I saw the first photo of that beau-ti-ful blanket on the sand, I thought it was photoshopped in. It's so pretty!
Sharon :-)
Posted by: Sharon G. | August 03, 2009 at 10:22 PM
I love this post, you have cute boys. It rminds me of the day my three boys where young and our time at the beach.
Posted by: Julia | August 05, 2009 at 10:00 PM
Please tell us where you got the darling quilt, or did you make it yourself? The children are so sweet! Thanks
Posted by: Mary Anne Komar | August 12, 2009 at 08:09 PM