What I Did Over My Summer Vacation.

Well, your voices have been heard! I'd hate to disappoint my loyal blog stalkers...I am so pleased that you all were clamoring for shots of our family vacation that you checked on my first day back for a posting! :) We had a fantastic family vacation to Ponte Vedra, FL with Todd's sister and her family, Todd's parents, and the three of us. It was so wonderful to get away from the daily grind for a week and enjoy the sun, surf, and family.

FIRST NIGHT

Never has changing into PJ's been so fun for these two cousins! They were giggling and rolling around on our bed. SO EXCITED to see each other again...

FIRST DAY ON THE BEACH
The first night Lauren was clapping her hands, raising her arms above her head, and running and screaming with joy. She made a beeline for the water and just loved it. The next morning...not so much.

Such a sad little face... but our Ladybug sure does look cute!

Here Ladybug was happier in the sand. MUCH BETTER! Thank you to Aunt Lisa for the adorable swimsuit!

Such a little bag lady! She and KK love their handbags. This one was actually for all the beach "tools", but she carried it like it was her pride and joy. Is it just me or does she look like an old lady at the bus stop here?!

Here she is playing in the sand in her fish swimsuit (of course!). This was a calm moment on a day of many meltdowns. Lauren's ears were both killing her and her antibiotic was just NOT working. She was trying so hard to be a good sport, but you could tell she was just miserable.

FEELING BETTER:

Lauren wore herself out running in the surf once she was feeling better. This was the day after we switched to a new antibiotic to fight her double ear infection. She was a new child and just loved every second on the beach! She was playing in the waves, running in the sand, and laughing like crazy.

Mimi was a tireless playmate for her beloved grandchildren on the beach.-- and off! Somehow this wasn't a relaxing vacation for her, though the extra set of hands to help made it dreamy for the rest of us! (THANK YOU, MIMI!!!!)

Here is Mimi with ALL her babies.

Todd, Lisa, Jonathan, Barbara, Lauren, and Kaitlyn.

Our family on the beach catching rays.

Kaitlyn does her best "Scrunchy Face!". Cracks Uncle Todd up every time...

Daddy's Girl...though I think he's equally smitten!

Have I ever mentioned how much I love these two yahoos?!?