Happy Independence Day...a week in pictures

There is no better way to spend Independence Day (and the week surrounding it) than with the ones that matter most - friends and family! We continued the tradition by spending several nights at the beach.  We had an absolute blast.

Henry visited the Oregon Coast Aquarium with Mama, Daddy, Grandpa Jim and Grandma O.  He loved all the marine animals, especially the seals, otters and fish.

 Mama!  Sharks!

 Daddy helping Henry play submarine.

 Mama and Henry enjoying a little sun before headed home.

Grandma Sherry teaching Henry how to bat.  She is going to be a great baseball coach (even before T-ball starts)!

 So proud of himself after hitting the ball all by himself.

 Daddy, Grandma Sherry and Henry enjoying the 4th of July parade in downtown Rockaway.  It never ceases to amaze me that they actually shut down HWY 101 for the parade.  Love it!

 Sand is oh so heavy!!!

Last year, Henry freaked out whenever his feet hit the sand.  As you can see, he has found a new love for the sand.  We had a great time digging in the sand and building sand castles (just for Henry to stomp on them as fast as Mama could build them).

 Whoa!  That's cold!!!  I love his expression, cracks me up.

 Water baby!

 Happy, happy boy at the beach.

Henry, Daddy and Mama road the train for the first time at the beach.  We even got seats on the outdoor car on the way into town.  The trip was a HUGE hit with Little Man.  He was mesmerized the entire trip into town.  The ice cream cone while in town was also a big hit.  He chose "geen kine" (aka mint chocolate chip), as usual.

 On the way back, we tried out the indoor car.

Pop-Its are lots of fun with Grandma Sherry.

 Squeeze...squeeze...squeeze...

 Popped it!!!!

 Henry LOVED water balloons.

Henry blowing bubbles with his buddy Hugo.