Play in the Sand Day

When my children were young, it didn't take too much encouragement from me to entice them to play in the sand. They never really needed an official Play in the Sand Day, although that's exactly what today celebrates.    

In fact, from age 2 to about 5, my son's love of the backyard sandbox was legendary.  A few plastic spoons, a toy dump truck and some miniature dinosaurs to excavate and he could spend hours outside in his green plastic turtle sandbox.

  

My husband and I both have a love for the ocean and the beach so I guess it's not surprising that there are lots of photos of the kids enjoying their sandy escapades.  Small wonder, they are some of my most favorite photos of their childhood.  

One of two swim suits she referred to as "magical"

She loved it so much, she gave it a kiss!

At this age, still undecided about sandy feet

I love how completely engaged he is and how adorable she is.