The Mitchell Family: Rainy and Cold (Our Spring Break Happenings)

Rainy and Cold, at least one of them (and usually both) describes our vacations to the beach and mountains. Although the weather was unfortunate, and quickly became beautiful after we left each place, the company was wonderful. First we went to the beach with Grandma and Papa (Jim's mom and stepdad.) Even though it was freezing cold, rainy, and windy, we still found a day to play on the beach. Emmy and Papa are cohorts in crime, and sandcastle experts. Lydia, however, takes after her father, who is not too fond of getting dirty or wet. Hmm.... I'm a little scared for our summer beach vacations!

The girls waiting anxiously the morning after we arrived to go to the beach.
High hopes for Lydia at this point.

Grandma and Lydia taking a stroll.

Papa and Emmy retrieving water for their sandcastle.

The start of the sandcastle.

Well, at least the shovel is touching the sand. Baby steps, right?!?

Not too many options on the seashell front.

And of course, beautiful weather the day we came home from the beach.

The day after we came home from the beach, we headed to the mountains to celebrate Granddaddy's (Jim's dad) 60th birthday. We were only there one night, and of course, it was rainy and cold. However, we found ways to entertain ourselves.

Hanging out with Jim's extended family.