Beach Bum

Waiting to get in the water!

Hmm...my pants are wet and I didn't pee

Lookin' good in my swim trunks and hat

Tired boy

Got my green on for St. Patrick's Day!

Mom and the team at the PR Olympic Training Center

How many little boys can say they spent their first St. Patrick's Day at the beach in Puerto Rico with 8 college volleyball players? That's what Ben did today - he got his first beach and ocean experience at Isla Verde Beach in San Juan. We got him all greased up again with sunscreen, put his swim trunks and swim diaper on, broke out a new hat and hit the sand and surf. Ben seemed to enjoy the sand in his toes and the warm ocean water. He wasn't too sure about the waves, they caught him by surprise - quite a change from his usual bathtub experience! His "swim" tired him out pretty quickly and he spent the rest of our beach outing taking a nap in my arms under a palm tree. He and Grandma hung out together at the hotel for the rest of the afternoon and evening as I went with the team to practice at the Puerto Rico Olympic Training Center. Tomorrow Ben will see his first volleyball match as the girls compete against the University of Puerto Rico and a pro team.