Re your beach question - YES it is always with me but I have a great camera bag and it stays in there unless I am taking a photo. I set the camera bag on a towel. I am extremely careful and any wind, put the camera away and grab the point and shoot. Sand and cameras are not a good combo. Have a blast! We head to Mexico in 2 weeks.
You posted this picture 6 years ago, I assume your daughter has moved out by now.