Public Beach

Yesterday after our huge breakfast of scrambled eggs, sausage, pancakes, tortilla's and fresh picked berries we loaded up 2 vehicles and headed off to the public beach which is only about 2 miles down from us but to drive to it took about 20 minutes. The convenient bridge is closed with the detour taking us out of the way.

While laying on the beach watching the waves roll in a helicopter came and we were able to observe their rescue practices of dropping people into the water and bringing people back onboard.

The sun was bright, the beach acres of white soft sand, the volleyball ok, the ice cream all 24 flavors of soft serve was delicious and the water was COLD! The van with the babies headed to home after lunch but our car stayed until the last volleyball game getting back to Castle Park in time to shower and leave for Saugatuck for dinner. We ate at The Butler a very old establishment and nice restaurant The boys felt the portions were small but Mark and I found them sufficient. The boys were just so hungry from the activities of the day. After dinner we walked the long boardwalk along the bay looking at the hundreds of different boats tied up. Of course we needed to stop for ice cream at one of the many ice cream shops along the boardwalk. Addyson had a wonderful time looking at the ducks, boats, and dogs.
The evening was cool, ever since the storm we needed sweat shirts to stay comfortable during the evening hours.
An update came from Steven that three mares were teased with none in. Raven is again busy. This season he has stayed busy all spring and most of the summer.
Once back to the house, we headed straight to bed, morning came way too soon. I feel like I've been run over by a truck! Maybe after a few cups of strong coffee breakfast will be started.