Swimsuits, Hats and Lots of Sunscreen

Princess Sparkles, Camouflage and Pigtails

The spring wildflowers near the beach

Over the weekend our family took a quick 10 minute drive down to the beach.  It's funny, it's so close yet we rarely go down there for fun (though I do go down there to jog with Pigtails, but that's not fun). 


My beach gear:
Bucket hat - Made by my Mom
Sunglasses - Betsy Johnson
Running Shirt - Target

Here is what I wore to the beach.  Yes, I've become THAT lady, the one I used to think was crazy wearing her huge hat and sitting under the umbrella.  I'm just hoping when I'm 70 I'll look 50.
The girls had such a great time.  Princess Sparkles just wanted to sit in the water and let the waves hit her.  And Pigtails, she wanted to dash straight into the water, get really wet, then lie in the sand. 

Oh yeah, now I remember why we don't go down there that much.  It's a lot of work for Camouflage and I.  You have to find parking (NOT EASY), lug everything down to the sand (NOT EASY), put sunscreen on everyone (REALLY NOT EASY), then make sure they don't drown (").

Anyway, here are some bathing suits that I would've worn...if I wasn't afraid of the sun :)

From top left (clockwise):

Love-Struck Bikini - Forever 21 ($10.80 top, $9.80 bottom)

Splendid Marcel Reversible Bikini - Nordstrom ($57 top, $47 bottom)

Beach Escape Monokini - Forever 21 ($19.80)

Sara Sliding Halter Bikini - Victoria's Secret ($18 top, $16 bottom)

Below:

Embroidered Eyelet String Bikini - Old Navy ($19.50 top, $19.50 bottom)

Rainbow Crochet String Bikini - Old Navy ($19.50 top, $19.50 bottom)