More Summer Fun . . . At the Beach!

 A couple of weeks ago, we kidnapped my mother-in-law, and all escaped to the beach for the night.

The beach is my happy place.
I love it.
When I'm feeling sad,
When I'm feeling lost,
When I'm confused,
When I'm hurting:
I long for a trip to the sand and sea for peace.

 

 

 

We walked long walks,

 

 

We rode fun rides.
{When I say "we", I don't mean me.  That does *not* constitute "fun" in my mind.  That looks like a nauseous mess waiting to happen.  BUT ~ it's obviously fun to some!}

 

 

Gram and Kam ♥
 

 

The girls found the carousel.  A favorite tradition!

 

 

 

And while the others were on the carousel, Sierra found a space for lease, and was dreaming of opening her bakery there :)

 

 

 

 

Then we hit the sand to collect seashells,
 

and watch seagulls.

 

Tay even found another walking stick.
Remember our last beach trip, and her walking stick??
 

 

And the obligatory group photos ♥

 

 

 

 

 Hopefully the girls and I can make another trip soon.  We miss it already! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To The Beach We Go!

 Last weekend, we headed to the beach for another fun trip! 

In the words of Jeremy's friend: "You guys should just buy a beach house, you're there so often!"
And we kinda are.  I love the beach so much.  I just feel at peace there.

But this trip was different.
A little extra special.

It was a gift to Jeremy's grandparents ~ a weekend at the beach with EVERYONE.

I'm going to be real: I was a little nervous.
I struggle with anxiety just leaving the house.
Car trips of any kind leave me with all sorts of stomach issues.
Add to that 29 people in one beach house for the weekend . . . I was nervous.
That Tay would throw up the entire drive there
{this happens often, so not a completely ridiculous fear}
That I would forget something.
That the meal I was in charge of was going to suck.
And all of the ridiculous things I fear every day.

But, set out we did!

We had games and activities for the car prepped,

 

Kindles charged,

 

And we got to stop for a buffet-lunch at a restaurant over-looking the ocean!
Score!

 

We even got to stop at a light house to grab a few photos.

 

 

 

 

 

Then we settled in.

 

 

 

Explored some amazing tide pools:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 And got some fun beach time with all the cousins.

   

 

We ate meals together,

played games,

colored eggs,

made crafts,

stayed up WAAAAAAY past our bedtime.

 

 

It was one of the happiest trips we've ever had.

I'm so glad we were able to go.

 

And I realized something:

 

It is a task to get that many people together in one place, at one time.

It requires sacrifice.

It takes planning, re-arranging of schedules, working together.

But it is worth it!

Every moment was a memory made.

A precious gift to be able to spend time with those who mean so much.

Tomorrow isn't promised, so make time today!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wordful Wednesdsay ~ Sunny Days Ahead!

Remember when I mentioned I had a little incentive for getting my boot in shape this year?

Remember when I said that I had the.best.Christmas.ever?

Remember when I told y'all that my SUPER wonderful in-laws {I actually kinda dislike that term, because to me, they're Mom and Dad} surprised us with a trip to San Diego in February?

Whoops!  Didn't I mention that? ;)

 

That's right! 

Come February, the SIX of us are all going to board a plane, and fly to the sunshine for 5 whole days of FUN!  Our first big trip as a family of 6 {or five, for that matter!}

 

{Our Vacation Countdown Chart}

To say I'm excited is a complete understatement.  I am just beside myself!  So very thankful to Mom and Dad for the opportunity.  We are going to have so much fun!!!!


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