Sunday, August 5, 2012

Surf's Up

Beautiful weather summoned us to spend the day in Seal Beach with a few of Braden's cousins, aunts and uncles.

Braden absolutely adores his baby cousin, Journee.  He happily played along with whatever toys she chose.
The day was young...there was still a chance at getting a photo of these crazy boys all smiling, right?!
Two can play at the sticking-out-your-tongue game!  Way to be a good example, Miles!
Going to his cousins' house is like visiting a toy store.  Braden likes to sample them all.
Sweet little Tucker just rolls with the punches.
   Journee is looking more and more like Daddy these days.
Braden was ready to do some serious boogie boarding, or surfing, as he calls it.
It's baaaccckkkkk.....Zinka, that is.  With his nose coated in red, and his cheeks a combo of red, orange and yellow, Miles was prepared to catch some huge waves too.
No time for photos....Charley headed straight for the waves instead.
Braden is convinced he's ready to surf...not a bad start!
Wish I was this serious about sun protection at this age.
Hated the sand, unsure about the water, but definitely loved digging into the beach bags and looking cute on the beach towel!
Uncle John-Paul taught his little surfer a thing or two.
Like mother, like daughter...color-coordinated and all, these girls sure know how to look good on the beach!
Such a girly girl, Journee discovered that this sandy bucket can double as a purse.
Easy Uncle Billy...looks like Braden caught it fair and square.
The only thing that is color-coordinated here is the football and Braden's trunks....the beauty of having a boy!
Braden is quite fascinated with his baby cousins.  He was urging Tucker to step it up a notch and actually take the boogie board out in the water.
Back to that idea of getting a cute picture of the boys smiling....
As good as it gets...the majority of the group looks happy!
Looking like a fierce warrior, Braden was ready to catch a few more waves.
Who ever thought Zinka was a good idea?!  By the way, it stains clothing and furniture...found out the hard way.
That Zinka made him extra tough!
Grooving and singing along to Justin Bieber on top of the coffee table...just another day in the Nelson home.
Braden refused to acknowledge any interest in hearing any Bieber songs....we hear him singing along though when the Biebs plays on the car stereo.  He preferred to give Uncle John-Paul a hernia by continually asking him to lift him up toward the ceiling.

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