Kites at the Beach

On Friday we had a really warm day - I think it was 80 degrees! We went to the beach in the evening and had a picnic with the Klearmans. Below is Eli playing with Caroline in the sand.

It was a VERY windy day, so we brought some kites to fly. Ben's parents gave Eli an Elmo kite for Easter and this was the first time we tested it out.

Here's Eli trying to fly the kite by himself, getting frustrated and kicking it:

Kick the Kite from Sarah on Vimeo.

And here Ben helps Eli - kite success!

Kite Success from Sarah on Vimeo.

Ben flying the kite higher and Eli yelling "Elmo!" at the kite:

Elmo! from Sarah on Vimeo.

Eli spent his non-kite-flying time digging in the sand. I have a feeling this will be a sandy summer - this boy LOVES the beach (and was asking to go to the beach all week long, but it was too cold earlier in the week).

Charlie hung out in his car seat (and unfortunately we got some sand in it)

Here are a few more of Eli playing in the sand:

Pretending to eat it:

Being silly:

Charlie and Ben hanging out:

Eli doesn't get treats very often, so he really enjoyed this cookie:

I was impressed that Eli could fly a kite and eat a cookie at the same time

I call Charlie my Chunky Monkey - he is a hefty guy, now weighing in at 15 pounds. My arms are getting buffer by the day :)