Taking the kids to the beach, although super fun, takes a lot of planning, packing and preparation. So on Monday I decided to improvise and have a “beach day” at home!

The girls and I kept busy all day pretending we were at the beach. We did lots of crafts, made some fun things to eat, had a “bike wash” and played in the sprinkler, and sandbox. We had so much fun that we completely skipped naps.

I’m sure our neighbors think I’m certifiably nuts, but don’t most people pretend to surf in their front yards in the midwest? I mean, it seems completely normal to me!

Enjoy all the silly pictures.