Winter Beach Day

The winter is my absolute favorite time to walk along the beach.  I know that most may prefer the heat of the summer sun, loads of beach towels, smell of copper-tone in the air and a good book, but the beauty and quiet of a cooler beach is for me.  Walking barefoot in the sand with a chill in the air...it's like something out of a Nancy Meyers movie, white turtleneck and all.

We had the whole beach to ourselves today (another benefit of winter beach trips).  The dog ran free, we hunted for sea glass and had a delicious picnic of blackberries, sugar snap peas and tomatoes.

One of many great things about homeschool is our ability to learn anywhere and take little day trips like these during the week.  During lunch we worked on multiplication using these great little Wrap-Up devices.  She is addicted to them and mastered the States and Capitals quickly.

After lunch we attempted to fly a kite but the wind wasn't in our favor.  We go through several kites every year, some we lose in the surf and some just become tangles beyond repair.  This one has held up very well though and flies easily with little effort.

We have tried flying Japanese kites in the past.  They are beautiful but they have been difficult to get off of the ground.

More great items inspired by kites here, here and here.