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Birch Bay

On Saturday we spent the day with Grandpa and Oma up in Birch Bay to celebrate Grandpa's birthday. It was an absolutely perfect day and as we arrived early we had lots of time to play. The highlight was the time spent out by the water. The past three times we have been there we have missed the low tide and therefore have missed being able to play in the mud flats but this time the boys were just fine splashing in the water instead. Both boys were pretty brave and wasted no time getting wet. The bay is so shallow that you can walk far out and the water is still only up to your knees so it is just perfect for children. Here are a few pictures of our day!


Right before taking a train ride on "Thomas"

Sam ready to venture into the water

Cole loved it and was so brave. He sobbed when we had to bring him out

A birthday cake for me! An early celebration cake - with this and the hamburger cake there was no shortage of baked goods!

We have never seen Cole eat so fast. He LOVED the cake.

Sam with his little baby named Cole :) He took very good care of the little one.



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