Not every “first” your kids experience will happen as a family, but when they do there is something magical about it. Watching their minds explode as you show them a new way to create or discover a place together is priceless and can only be captured in memories (or in my case a whole lot of photos and video).
Dek’s very first beach cookout happened over Labor Day weekend this year. Our hotel had fire pits available to guests. We staked one out and got the flames going nice and hot.
Mike speared a few hot dogs and gave one to Dek to hold over the open flame. We knowingly handed the child a poky stick that he could poke fire with.
He was not impressed.
Oh come on kid! Do you know how many pyromaniac 3 year olds out there dream of getting to shift red-hot embers around?
Apparently he did not.
Well, at least I have photos of this momentous occasion and can taught him later in life when he does want to play with burning flames.
Snuggled up with Ty on the beach
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written by Keryn Means
September 11, 2012 at 11:39 pm
What a wonderful first experience for him. Looks like it was lovely.
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September 12, 2012 at 2:02 am
Sounds like a lot of fun.
That place looks amazing and most importantly, not crowded. 
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September 12, 2012 at 4:43 am
Looks like a great evening…. what a wonderful thing to be able to do. I wish we lived closer to the coast.
Mollyxxx
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September 12, 2012 at 5:28 am
Looks magical. there is something nice about sitting around a fire and enjoying family time. Lately we have been cooking outside on our choofer every Saturday night and love the taste of the meals.
Looks gorgeous in the photos.
I love the idea of the beach fire
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September 12, 2012 at 8:11 am
Being an Oregon girl, I love Canon Beach. Such a great spot for family time. Looks like you lucked out on the weather too. Joining you from wordless Wednesday
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