BQ 2010

So after Alli's dance recital on June 26th, we decided to head out to the beach to partake in BQ 2010 (i.e. Booty Quake).  This is an annual shindig that G's brother Zach hosts every year at the beach for his buddies.  We were assured that it was "little kid" friendly so we took advantage of the beautiful weather and went.  It was interesting ;-)

First, I have to share a pic of Alli "reading" in the car on the way to the beach.  I had brought along one of my Mommy magazines and she insisted that she needed to read it . . .

We showed up to find 5 or 6 guys sitting around the table outside playing drinking games.  No kids and no females!  Fortunately, the guys cleaned up their language a bit in front of Alli and Eli.  Alli wanted to know what some words meant ~ we explained that the boys were just being silly and promptly went down to the beach ~ YIKES! ;-)

The kids had fun throwing (Alli) and eating (Eli) rocks! 

Alli did her best to convince Eli that rocks weren't for eating :)

Since it was so nice, we (okay, Alli and G!) decided to jump in the water.

This is about as much water as Eli got to enjoy, but I assure you, he had a great time! 

The water isn't exactly warm but Alli wanted to fully jump in just like Daddy.

I managed to get the full progression of this event and it is quite cute . . .

Working up her nerve

There she goes

And, she's down

Back up, still trying to get to Daddy

Down again

Finally, Daddy to the rescue ~ she was less than pleased.

I was laughing hysterically on the beach.

All the while telling her what a great job she did!

So proud of her first "Polar Plunge"! 

 Yep, that's how Mommy spun it, making a huge deal to get a smile back on that cold, and somewhat grumpy, little face ;-)

Back at the cabin, entertaining Eli.  He was giggling nonstop as Alli put the toy on his head.  Silly kids!

All dried off and fed, time to play with Uncle Z and be silly

Needless to say, both kids crashed on the way home.

Definitely made for a very fun day!!!