Choosing the Chesapeake

Originally we planned to spend our "beach day" in Ocean City.  When J and I came out last Fall (That post can be found here.) we drove out there and I loved the atmosphere of the boardwalk and thought it would be so fun to go and really spend some time enjoying it.  However, as we got to talking about it we thought it might be better to stay closer so that there would be more time to enjoy the sand and water.  So instead of driving 3 hours to ocean city we went to a beach on the Chesapeake that was just a little over 30 minutes away.

The sand was really coarse and hot.  As you can see D is not sure what to think of it (either that or he is making a zombie face; sometimes it's hard to tell)

To my delight AP jumped in and was having a great time

 

Until he got stung by a jellyfish.  Then he just wanted to stay on shore and keep his leg caked in seawater and sand (the suggested treatment for a mild sting).  I was actually able to scoop up the jellyfish with D's sand shovel and stashed it under the lifeguard's chair in an attempt to save some other poor soul.  However, there were a lot more jellyfish around and we get hearing exclamations around us of "Aaah, I got stung!"

Because of that AJ and D were a little leary of venturing too far out into the water.  They still had a good time though splashing in the shallows and playing in the sand.  We did get AP to go back in briefly, but the most he would do was get his feet wet.

And here are the treasure we collected on the shore.  The pickings were slim as far as shells go, but I was excited to find this bottle and AJ was thrilled with her feather. 

Despite jellyfish a fun day was had by all!