Fourth of July at the Cottage

We spent a wonderful Fourth of July holiday at our cottage with Nana, Grauntie, and Gruncle!

We kicked off festivities on the morning of the fourth by creating some sparkly pipe cleaner hair accessories! Then we made our way down to the beach for a leisurely walk down to the mouth of the river at low tide. On our walk we collected nearly 70 teeny tiny sand dollars! I also found my largest agate to date. Beach combing success! We spotted several bald eagles near the river as well, which we felt was especially appropriate for the day.

Cole has been loving beach walks in his hiking pack this summer! The swaying motion, roar of the waves, and salt air relaxes him so much he falls asleep every time.

Cole noticed the barnacles for the first time on this walk, so Isla spent some time introducing him to her friends. He was eager to try and touch them, but it appeared their rough texture startled him a bit. As soon as his hand made contact he would quickly pull it back. I can’t wait to see if he develops the same fascination for these little critters as his sister.

We found this beautiful driftwood teepee at the river, and Isla began dreaming up all sorts of plans for playing there throughout the summer.

After our walk, we brought out the pop its and a few fireworks.

Isla wasn’t a big fan of the noisy fireworks.

Isla and Nana made a strawberry cake for our 4th of July BBQ, and then Isla decorated it with berries and a whole bottle of sprinkles! She kept sneaking little tastes of the frosting as she worked. A girl after my own heart!

Our BBQ was one for the books: monstrous burgers, our Aunt Elaine’s baked beans (the very best ever!), my Grandmommy’s potato salad (amazing!), corn on the cob, and Grantie’s epic margaritas. Yum! Yum! Yum!

At sunset, Isaac, Isla and I made our way down to the beach for some sparkler fun. It was the perfect way to wrap up the most wonderful day!