Our last hurrah

After much discussion on the subject we decided to go to the beach today.  We had planned to go earlier in the week, but Cara started her new job (a good thing) so if we were all going to go together...today was the day.  Alyssa was a little unsure, because she wanted to have the car all packed and ready to go.  We took the van, had a great day, got too sunburned, and 45 minutes after we got home, the van was completely packed to head to Oswego bright and early tomorrow morning.  This would not have been possible if it were her sister that was doing the packing.  Cara's method of packing is usually last minute and takes forever.  Alyssa however, is organized, has lists and has been basically ready for a few days now.

So off to the beach we went....so glad we did.  Beside the fact that the beach renews me, summer just doesn't seem complete without a day at the beach....it is our family history.  As the girls are moving up and out...I often wonder how many more vacation trips we will be able to fit in together...  So glad we were able to have one last hurrah to our very busy and eventful summer.

I made the kids promise today, well Alyssa and Cara promised, that when I get old and in a nursing home, they will check me out every once in awhile and bring me to the beach.  So tomorrow, for all intents and purposes, my summer is over.  Alyssa goes back to school, and Cara will follow to her new life shortly thereafter....but the memories of our days at the beach will stay with me always....

"The sea once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonders forever."

~Jacques Yves Cousteau