Read Lucy's brainstorming table. Beginning: We packed the car with our cooler, towels, and toys, and drove to our favorite beach. Middle: After splashing around for a while in the chilly ocean water, I decided to take a break and build a sand castle. End: Just as I was putting the finishing touches on my masterpiece, a quick-moving wave flattened it like a pancake.

Which sentence would best introduce this series of events in a descriptive narrative?

My mother ordered us to rinse off our sandy bodies before we hopped back into the car.
I watched some of the beachgoers body surf, so I decided to give it a try.
I dug a moat around my sand castle just before the wave washed it away.
The warm sun and gentle summer breeze made it the perfect day to take an outing.