Days may be cloudy or sunny...
There was alittle of ALL of that this past week. That's the nature of vacations with little ones and the month of June.
My side of the family heads eastward every other summer for a week at the beach. We had never gone so early in the season, but we all were feeling the need to stretch our dollars more than usual this year, and going before the price hike was one way to do that.
Despite a few really windy days and cooler temperatures, we did have some good beach time. The kids weren't too phased by the weather, except when it rained. Then there was definately evidence of cabin fever. BUT, we had a great time together and made some good memories.
Since I didn't remember my camera for the first half of the week, I mostly have pictures of the kids, and not the adults in our group. Maybe once we all share our files I'll post more.
Some highlights:
*Having EVERYBODY there!
*The fact that Natalia actually SLEPT in our closet and wasn't up at all hours like last time. (No naps for 8 days straight did take a serious toll though...that's what the week after vacation is for, right?)
*Avery was sitting out on the balcony with his daddy, and a remark was made about the bikers riding past wearing helmets. After that, ANYBODY who went by the house (by car, on foot, or on a bike) was assessed as, "No elmet!"
*Having a Ladies' Night Out and Men's Night Out. Granted, it was an abbreviated version consisting of dinner only before we swapped places. Still, not having to cut up food or wipe anyone's mouth except for our own was GREAT!
*Watching the kids play in the sand and surf.
*Eating home-cooked meals most nights--some people like to eat out and often, but our family doesn't. Besides, everyone pitched in with the cleanup.
*Getting pooped on by a seagull while eating a funnelcake on the boardwalk...oh, wait. That belongs on another list.
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What's wrong with this picture?
Morgan's love/hate relationship with seagulls on display.
Adam, just chillin' in his cabana.
My dad and Pete, waiting for the next good wave.
56, and can still boogie board with the best of them!
We tried everything to get those kiddos to nap. Ya think it worked?
Thick as thieves.
Giggles.
Adam and Grandpa.
Avery's swimming (er, jumping) hole.
Bubbles.
Adam, contemplating his escape and how to get a fistful of sand in his mouth without Mom noticing.
6 comments:
What a fun, relaxing vacation. No seagull poop picture?!?
What great pictures and even better memories! We're on vacation right now and we've been blessed with great weather, which really does make it so much more enjoyable for the kiddos and adults, too!
I'm glad your family still had a fun vacation despite the weather!
These are great! Remember when we were the kids and all we had to do was play! Hard to believe we are the grown ups now.
My sympathies to whoever the seagull deposited on. I've been there!
Looks like you guys had a lot of fun!
That was a nice slideshow of your vacation!
I was pooped on once...a couple miles from home...and I was walking. I was about 9 at the time.
I've missed your blogging!
Love your cabana boy shot!!!
Yes, saw the camping pictures on your aunt's blog. I'll stop back for more.
It's like a family reunion with our church camping trip as we go to church with T's ENTIRE family (3 siblings and parents). Sometimes it is a good thing...and sometimes it isn't!!!
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