Ruby Beach with the crew

So once during the time we are at the ocean we always go to Ruby Beach and have a hot dog cookout and some great fun!  We were hoping for some great weather and it ended up being wonderful!!

 

This was my first look at Ruby Beach, it was a little foggy to start with but not nearly as foggy as it was the last time we were there.

 

The first thing we have to do is gather wood for our fire.  Since we were the first ones down because Al wanted to get to fishing, we picked the spot, gathered the wood and started the fire!

 

After that a little rest for us before everybody came down.

 

AJ decided he wanted to go and find the fishermen (Al and Uncle Craig) so we started trekking towards them.  We found some pretty neat forts along the way.  This one had names carved in it that AJ was reading.

 

I LOVE the beach so much and so do the boys!!!   I love his smiles!!!

 

Al finally gave up the fishing pole so AJ could fish a little.  He didn't get a bite within the first five minutes so he was done.  :-)  But at least he tried!

 

AJ exploring the beach as we walk back to our spot.

 

The kids found some clay and were making clay pots by the fire.

 

Cooking time - I think a hot dog tastes the best when roasted over a fire!!

 

Kaitlyn and AJ making the trek in the river, it was cold but not as cold as the ocean.

 

Mom and I enjoying sometime down at the beach taking photos!  Love my mother daughter time!!!

 

One thing we always did as kids was find a log to ride, well they kids found this one way back in the river.  So wonderful Uncle Craig swam this log back to where it was a little more shallow for the kids to ride!!!

 

I even got in on the action of riding the log.  Though I think Al and Craig were trying to throw me off. :-) 

 

Our group - it turned into such a beautiful day!!  The guys caught ten sea perch, the kids made clay pots and played in the river, roasted hot dogs and marshmallows over the fire, what better day could you have?  It was Fantastic!!!