A Bunch of Good Eggs!

Chasing the tide

Eighteen sets of muddy toes hit Bay View Beach on Monday for the Muddy Toes Easter Egg Hunt.  The sun also decided to participate and provided us with a beautiful 58 degree day.

Searching for imaginary dinosaurs

Enjoying precious moments

Although the water was brisk, the kids didn't seem to mind;  shoes were off, pants were soaked from the waves, and our children were transformed into architects of the sand.   

Summer and Daniel on the hunt

For me, it felt great to be outside enjoying time with friends.  I loved watching the kids playing excitedly, each of them marching to their own beat.  

All smiles

There were those examining sea shells and those racing the waves and getting soaked, while others were searching for imaginary prehistoric creatures along the edge of the dunes.  

Nature's balance beam

Some of the children were creating systems in the sand that allowed them to alter the flow of water back to the ocean while others were testing their balance on the washed up debris.  

A few children were basking in the sunshine, enjoying a quiet moment with their discovered egg treasures.  

Alexander enjoying a rest

Some were discovering new animals within the tidal pools and sharing their learning with friends. 

Our friend the sand worm

Explorations

And still, a few, were simply dashing about the beach laughing and smiling. Regardless of their chosen activity, children were engaged in happily exploring their environment.   

Dylan calls this beach "Sand Dollar Beach" due to the abundance of sand dollars that we often find at low tide.  The beach, located on Seaside Drive in Saco, has ample parking so make sure to check it out if you weren't able to join us!  

A huge thank you to everyone that participated for making this day so wonderful and sharing in the fun!