8 Legs of Fun

We awoke to a bright and absolutely gorgeous day and immediately came up with a fantastic plan:

 head down to the beach and build a sand fort so that we had somewhere to hang out when the tide came in later in the day.  Wouldn't that be fun?

But then, some little guy informed me that the sand fort was only for guys. 

 No girls allowed.  

Not even Gramma G!

Well..... .you can guess how well that went over with Aunt Amy (and Gramma G)!  

So, she and I decided that we would build our own sand creation, and it wasn't long before Aunt Stacey was in on the fun as well.

How is this for fabulous?

                                 

And, what's the best way to get such a great shot?

Well......on someone's shoulders......of course!

Amy was so thrilled with her creation that she wanted to show off her own Octopus moves.

Obviously, that was a bit difficult to duplicate....but you get the idea.

And, guess what?  Before we were even finished with our sand creation, it was proclaimed that the fort (built by the guys) was now open to guys AND girls and that included Gramma G.  

But I decided to pass on the offer.....simply because I wasn't sure that I'd be able to climb out of it once I got in!

And it was hours before the tide would be rolling back in. 

In the meantime, there was plenty of fun to pass the time. 

And before we knew it......it was time to watch the waves roll in.

Even Stacey got in on the fun.........hanging out on the Octopus, watching the tentacles slowly melt into the sand.

And, of course, you need some "hi -YA!" moves as the ocean edge creeps in closer and closer. 

And then.....ABRA CADABRA.....the tide was in!

But we were still having fun!