4th of July Weekend in Seaside

We had a fantastic 4th of July this year.  We spent the long 3 day weekend in Seaside and were so lucky to have both sets of the girls grandparents with us.   The weather was phenomenal.  I swear it's been years since I've been at the beach with sunny weather like this.  The girls even played in the ocean in bathing suits.  NOT wet suits which is what you need for the frigid Oregon Coast.  Oh, to have all weekends like that would be perfect.   We had fun family time, watched a parade, and watched the fireworks from one of the best vantage points in all of Seaside, oh and I read three books.  ;)  Perfect weekend!!!

Ellery on the Merry go Round.  Emily's back there in the blue but I kept trying to take pics as they went around and around....and this is the best I could do.

Ellery's new mad face. Cute huh??  It's usually paired with her hands on her hips.  I swear she is 3 going on 16.

Emily's modeling her "sweet face"

Ellie and Grammy Linda

Emi and Grammy Bobbi

Caught in the act.  Trying to eat candy at the parade.

Waving at a princess 

I told them no more than one piece per "float" until I realized it could mean more for me!!

This is not a California beach. 

Ellery trying to "bury" me in sand.

I love this photo...Emily (being carried) looks like she's just taking in the moment with the sun on her (sun-screened) face.

4th of July sunset

Watching the fireworks