Fun in the Sand

Sandcastles have always been a big part of our beach vacations.  The kids spend hours creating an awesome structure filled with turrets and a huge moat, each year attempting to outdo previous works of art in the sand.   Then, they sit in anticipation of the tide coming in, slowly destroying their creation. They've even been known to sit in the moat while it fills up with water from each encroaching wave.

You can see from the posted photo that this year, the kids opted for a sand creation that was not a castle.  It appears that Mr. Crab made such an impression on them that they felt it appropriate to replicate him in the sand. The eyebrows reflect his sinister look, and the crown on his head signifies that he is King Crab, according to Amy.

I find the likeness to be remarkable, and I particularly enjoy the moat that surrounds this guy in the sand. And even though his likeness will be gone in the morning, we all know that the real Mr. Crab will continue to be on the lookout for beach invaders.  Hopefully he has a sense of humor and won't be feeling the need to retaliate tomorrow.

I used my panoramic setting on the computer to snap this photo which includes the likeness of Mr. Crab as well as the family sitting under the canopy, relaxing after putting out so much effort on their creation. It certainly will be a great memory for years to come. After all, isn't that what family vacations are all about?