The Beach

The last time Lance, me and Brayden went to the beach, Brayden was only 5 months old...and by 5 months old, I mean I was 5 months pregnant. Brayden has never really been to the beach, but he will go tomorrow! I am so excited to see how he reacts to the sand and the waves! We are going to the beach for some simple relaxation and fun, but I know that I will be attached to one of my cameras the whole trip. I'm not sure a photographer can ever quit "working". I actually have a couple of sessions planned while I am down there. The tough part is going to be the fact that there is no Photoshop down there and I will have to wait till I get home to edit anything. Maybe that is a good thing. How did I ever live without Photoshop? ;-) Below is a picture of Lance with his dad and brother looking for shells.

I figured I would leave you with an interesting story from the last time we all went to the beach...

Like I said, I was 5 months along with Brayden. We laid out on the beach the first day, and I put an SPF 15 everywhere. I figured that was plenty. After getting in the water and sweating I decided to reapply. Unfortunately, I thought my legs (which usually tan pretty well) would be fine without a second slather. WOW was I WRONG! I guess when you are pregnant, your body reacts totally differently to things you have done a zillion times. My legs got fried...crisp! About the only thing I could wear was a skirt, and even that was torture. Sleep went out the window because I constantly felt like my legs were on fire. If I could have sat in a tub full of ice I would have in a heartbeat! I even tried to pour vinegar on my legs to see if that would take out some of the sting. It didn't but it did make my legs smell like a hockey game. When we got home, it got even worse! My ankles and feet swelled up and looked like clubs! Needless to say, I learned my lesson! Wear lots of sunscreen and reapply when you are pregnant and even when you are un-pregnant! I am taking 15 and 30 with me this time. If I come back a lobster somebody slap me...after the burn is gone of course. ;-)

Since this will be my last post until I get back, HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY. May we never forget those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom!