Lake Anna

It may have been overcast, but the Nicastro Family still had a wonderful day taking Ysabella and Anthony to Lake Anna.  This was the first time they have been to a beach or swam in open water.  After a few cries and awkward steps they made it to the waterfront to dip in their toes.

 

Immediately after testing the water, both Nicastro kids found the playground much more interesting.

 Especially the "swide"

After a lot of coaxing and a little bit of time the kids took to the water like fish.  When Nona and Poppy arrived Ysabella began doing her I went in the water dance or maybe its the I want to the go in the water again dance. Perhaps it's the fish out of water dance.... either way she was happy and her dancing skills need work.

 Soon it was time for a picnic lunch. Complete with boiled thermos hot dogs and pasta salad, lunch was delicious and filling.

 

And Nona would never forget dessert,  which Ysabella shared well.

 

Next it was back to the water.  With lots of help from Poppy, the kids had a fun lakeside "bathtub".

 

They also got some lessons from Daddy about fun, beachy sand activities.

 And saw how important it was to pack the wet sand in your bucket.

After trying again at building sand castles the kids could no longer resist the playground. 

 

 

And eventually we all had to say goodbye to the lake and what turned out to be a beautiful day.

 

Mommy and Daddy are thrilled that you loved the sand and water. 

Keep trying new things little Nicastros and remember you can still get sunburnt on an overcast day!

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