Beach bum!

Running to the water, this was Troy the whole time. On his 1st real beach outing where he could enjoy it like a big boy, our little water lover was a blast to be with. Though we didn't get there until the afternoon when it starts to cool down sooner than you'd expect & with pretty good winds coming at you, he stayed tough & shivering came back for more!

Getting the feel of the water with daddy. He'd soon be running after the waves when the water receded.

Trying to hold on to him, he preferred at times to not be holding mom or dads hand . . . scary!

Playing in the sand was a favorite as well!

Oh the joys of being covered with sand everywhere & not caring one bit.

Loves from daddy! My sweet boys!

He's off again, water here he comes.

This is what you call a successful outing, within 5 minutes of being in the car he was OUT! He's not a very good car sleeper anymore, drove 5+ hours to St. George a few months back leaving at 5 am & he didn't sleep a wink. But exhaust him at the beach & a beautiful result occurs, even at 6:30 at night. What a sweetheart!

Summer loving!

My sweet little silly face enjoying his $2 hat, a little big you say . . . nah he loves it!

"Smile Troy" or stick out your huge tongue, whichever you prefer.

A recent attempt at all the Ulrich cousins, 6 & counting.

Waiting for Mr. Turtle's appearance! (Yes he does sleep in a dog house)

His first task every time he goes to grandma & grandpa Trasks house . . . feed the turtle. Sleeping, hiding, these minor set backs never deter Troy from his task at hand. Luckily grandpa loves their little routine & stops whatever he's doing to let little guy do his thing!

Petting his friend while he tries to eat & mom just glad she doesn't have to touch it!

Hmmm are you trying to tell me something son?

Troy's little cousin Austin came over to play for a day while his older brothers went to Sea World. Troy just couldn't get enough of him!

"Stay there Troy"

"Ok, just don't get any closer he's trying to sleep"

"Honey, leave the baby alone"

Needless to say the hardest part of the day was trying to have Troy give him some distance! Luckily his little cousin has an almost 3 & 16 month older brothers who give him lots of "love" too, so he's pretty used to it.