A new summer tradition?

Kelly invited us to her beach house for dinner this past Monday. She offered to cook BLT's with avocado and/or chicken. I was to bring the corn.

We came bearing gifts. Darcy saw this corn boat and holders and decided that Kelly really needed this for her corn....and so did we as the price was 2 for $3.00.

My delicious BLA with a smudge of expired mayo.

After dinner we left the dishes and walked across the street to the beach. Kelly and the girls opted to change into swim suits, but I decided to sit and watch the sun set.

A friendly game of catch to get nice and sweaty.

The girls and Kelly head into the roaring surf

and immediately get hit with waves

but continue on....

The evening was quite dusky and the sun set not visible. The water was quite wild and choppy from my view, but the girls and Kelly were having a great time frolicking in it. They drifted down shore, but eventually made their way back by the time darkness settled in.

Kelly had some hurricane lanterns that she insisted we bring with us to try. The three of them huddled together and worked diligently for what seemed like hours trying to get the flame to not blow out in the wind.

Success!

Our little place on the beach...

It was a very nice evening. We came back and the three of them showered while I cleaned the dishes (by hand as there is NO dishwasher). Afterward we played a round of Scattergories and then said our good-byes, all agreeing this should be a weekly summer tradition.