You Are My Sunshine...: Grand Haven-Our day of walking on water...

Today it was a unanimous decision to go to the beach. In February. Although the kids didn't know it, we had a very special reason for visiting the beach in Grand Haven; the winter waves that the unusually cold and snowy season have brought us. We were actually able to walk out past the pier (if we chose) on Lake Michigan, which was frozen solid. There were huge ice hills that had been created from the waves washing in the snow. The scene was breathtakingly beautiful. I, of course, took copious pictures, on the chance that we don't ever have the chance to experience this beauty again.

Before visiting the beach, Sam and I went to a basketball game for the players that are in my class. On the way, Sam couldn't stop talking about the beach and his plans for the visit.

"I am going to stick my head in the water and look at the fish." he told me.

"Oh really? Do you think you can stick your head in the water? It's pretty cold out there."

"Yes, Mommy. I want to see the fish. I am going to put my head in the water and look around."

I left it at that. I wanted him to be surprised when we got there. :) Needless to say, he didn't put his head in the water.

I have to say, I was completely surprised (although I'm not so sure why) at how many people were there. Everyone had my idea! We actually had to wait for a parking space in the little parking lot (the large one wasn't plowed) and there were cars constantly coming in and then going out looking for an available space elsewhere.

When it was time to leave, Sam cried and threw himself down on the ice screaming "I don't want to leave!!!" Adri informed us that playing on the water was "better than playing at Chuck E. Cheese". I think this was a positive experience. :)

A little cuteness before the cuteness of the two monsters.