The Beach, Swampscott-Style

by Papa K on July 14, 2010

“Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas any more.”
– Dorothy

Last Friday, we hit the beach in Swampscott with our good friends Justin and Kerin, and their twin boys, Nolan and Quinn. Maile had met the boys once before back in November – with a few more months under their belts we were excited to get them all together again.

When we told Maile we were going to the beach, she mentally prepared herself for the beach she went to recently in Hawaii. Needless to say she was in for a bit of a surprise…

Whoa! This water is freezing! What is the deal, Daddy!?

Whoa! This water is freezing! What is the deal, Daddy!?

Hey Mommy, can we talk? I have a few things I want to discuss re: this so-called "beach". First, this sand is like pavement! What's up with that?

Hey Mommy, can we talk? I have a few things I want to discuss re: this so-called "beach". First, this sand is like pavement! What's up with that?

... Five, did I mention how cold the water is? I can't feel my legs anymore. Six, speaking of the water, why can't I see through it like in Hawaii? Is it dirty? Are you letting me play in dirty water? Seven, ...

... Five, did I mention how cold the water is? I can't feel my legs anymore. Six, speaking of the water, why can't I see through it like in Hawaii? Is it dirty? Are you letting me play in dirty water? Seven, ...

"Out of all the sand pits on the beach you ended up in mine..."

"Out of all the sand pits on the beach you ended up in mine..."

"I hear long distance is tough." "Yeah."

"I hear long distance is tough." "Yeah."

We took about 10 pictures trying to get everyone looking the same way - this is the best we did! Justin, Kerin, Nolan and Quinn - great seeing you guys can't wait to do it again soon!

We took about 10 pictures trying to get everyone looking the same way - this is the best we did! Justin, Kerin, Nolan and Quinn - great seeing you guys can't wait to do it again soon!

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