Our night at the beach

We have been wanting to visit the beach with our children and our new camera for a few weeks now. Saturday night just happen to work our for us, and boy were we blessed with perfect weather, gorgeous sunsets and lots of fun. This boy here is not ours! He was a street performer... I guess it has been a while since we have been to Grand Haven! He is 12 years old and plays the guitar, harmonica and sings. He said he started lessons at 5 years old.

This is how the night began. Perfect skies and calm waters.

This is our almost 12 year old son. If you know any 12 year right now you can relate with how we feel! When you are 12 you have the world all figured out. You are filled with so many dream of what you will be and how your life will play out. Also along with that comes a bit of independence. Your parents don't quite understand you and your siblings are out to get you! This age is such a turning point for many children. Our prayer is that the Lord will grab hold of his heart and that Kasey will never turn from following Him.

On the other end of the spectrum is our sweet Marie. Still melts right in your arms. What a joy from our oldest right down to our youngest!

Another glimpse of me NOT behind the camera!

This was a fun shot! We had lots of people passing by Oohing and Ahhing!

There is something special and romantic about the Pier... I was raised as a boater, so we saw many sunsets from the boat. All those with out a boat must keep there feet on land to see the sunset. When your reach the end of the Pier you feel as if you have left the land.

We make a trip to the end yearly. I hope to also go again with out the children, for a night alone with hubby!

Just as we were stepping off the pier a "flying go-cart" came over. Now my boys love to ride go-carts and even they did not think that was safe!

As the sun was sinking into its resting place it became even more beautiful! What a wonderful Creator we have. So many things in nature to gaze and wonder at

It was time to kick off our shoes and have some fun in the sand.

This was the best pic I could get in this great spot...

Now for some fun shots of me and hubby. Kasey was manning the camera while Isaac held Marie. What I love most about this picture is not the lovely lady in the background. Its my hubbies eyes! He has the most beautiful eyes on the planet! In high school I had went to an acquittance's house and on her mirror in her bedroom was a picture of someones eyes. Now with one look I knew they were Troy's. He never knew that she had that picture in her bedroom. My guess is there were a few other people out there who love his eyes like I do.

Kasey even captured a kiss!

I don't really like this picture... Just had to show you that, that lady, she was there the entire time!!! Aghh

It just got better and better.

Isaac and Marie

Wyatt

Isaac

This girl has more fun and spark in her life than any other child I know!

These pictures capture her true self.

Are you headed out there yet? Who would not want to see this!

Very fun for us to sit and gaze at this! These are our blessings! I truly know how blessed we are!

Nothing but fun!

This is not the best pic... But its are rare shot! I will leave it at that.

Marie enjoying the sand.

Even the taste of it!

How beautiful is the pier at night?!?

Missy how do I avoid the dots on top? I need to do some studying on night photography!

This was a freighter that came in as it got dark. You would think we were in the Keys with the Cruise Ships! It was a beautiful site. I am thankful it was night time.