New Jersey Trip - Part 5 of 6

Thankfully, after a day in which the weather was just mediocre and the ocean conditions were challenging, we had a nicer day and perfect kid-friendly ocean conditions.  The kids got started digging for sand crabs quite early in this day and it quickly became a favorite past time.

Gage got some help from Grandpa Bruce with the Boogie Board.  I have to say that this might be a bit close to shore to really get some good riding in.

Gavin, being a bit more of a competent swimmer than his younger brother, was able to venture out a bit farther on his own and catch some waves.  He had a blast and did quite well.  Here he is on one of the better waves he caught.

The faces that you get from pictures like these are pretty classic.  I think this wave is crashing right over his back and onto him.  The girl next to him is also getting crushed, as well.