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Beach moments.
Family moments.
Sand, surf, and sun moments.
These are forty-two good moments, spent with my cousin, Gabe, Ashlie, Katalina, Austin, Alex, Max and Maria, and a really handy, waterproof Canon.
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Austin, with his board: it's business time.
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A little coaching from Uncle Gabe, cheering from Katalina, and Maria rides into the beach. Gray skies didn't slow us down.
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We were all smiles.
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Having peace lovin' fun.
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Grapes, crackers, cheese, and water in a cooler, some sunblock, a few towels... we grabbed goodies from our sandbox, and pointed ourselves south and west.
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The riptide was respectable, the waves were fun, and even the marine layer decided to cooperate. Blue sky began peeking through.
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They seem to never tire...
the waves, or the children.
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They were sweet...
the children, and the waves.
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All her efforts to learn how to swim really paid off. She was under water quite a bit... sometimes deliberately! Only one wave beat her up too much, but she was back in the mix, in no time.
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Max, in water. He could not be happier. Unless... I wonder if anyone teaches algebra, or physics, in the surf?
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Summer is for water, adventure, new boundaries, no boundaries, natural elements.
Wet lens. Still a great moment. Max anticipating the next ride. Gabe and Ashlie, loving their family vacation.
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Summer is for playing, for reunions, for new experiences.
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Such a cutie, Katalina.
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In a month, they'll be seeing snow on the mountaintops, where they live.
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Max, is getting an awesome ride. He's a bit out of focus, but I love the shot anyway, and also, this wave hammered me, as I stood there, hoping to capture his success.
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On the beach, Maria found an emerald green, and iridescent, beetle.
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Ashlie's getting the shot with her phone.
Love this!
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I guess I don't have to explain how much I love taking loads of pictures, especially on vacation. These shots are sure to bring many happy memories.
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These beetles fly. I wonder if he got lost, or chose to hit the beach this fine day.
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Two cutie sand-bugs and their beetle buddy.
I still can't believe it's been two years since they were here. The time is moving way too fast.
Nice.
Will she hold?
Bummer.
Ashlie, I am not going to watch "Shark Week,"
and neither should you! Let's just enjoy our happy sunshine memories and make believe only dolphins and shrimp are under those waves!
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I love my
Little Blue Water Baby.
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It's a blast, for a shutterbug, like me, because I don't have to choose: water, or photography?
Both, please!
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Alex chose a beach run, then a walk into town, and finally... body surfing!
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Fish cousins.
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Summer is for blue skies, and white surf, and sunshine.
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Surf's up!
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The water's fine.