Sandy Point State Park

Well with the real beach being 2.5 hrs away, gas being so dang expensive, and with Jamie hating riding in cars, we decided to try the next best thing, Sandy Point State Park. It's in the shadow of the Bay Bridge and practically in our back yard so why not? Turns out it was a great place for a first trip to the beach. The waves at a whopping 12" high were pretty much perfect for a little guy! He loved it.

First he tested the waters:


Then, completely fearless, he marched right in! The waves were just big enough to knock him over but he didn't mind in the least. He'd just crawl out and then go right back in again.

Splash!


Momma got in on the act too! I think that wave may have taken her by surprise.


They even took a stroll down the beach together. (all together now, say Awwwwww!)


I took him out a little deeper and tried to get him to kick his legs a bit (and to wash the sand out of his pants). There's the bridge in the background.