A few weeks ago we spent 10 days at the beach.
The days began in the wagon. Loaded down and ready for the beach.
It was wonderful. It was beautiful. It was perfect.
The mornings were spent in our swimmie trunks splashing in the puddles, digging our toes in the sand and taking long walks on the beach, looking for the perfect shell.
Most importantly, we really enjoyed spending time together.
These smiles were on their faces for 10 whole days. It was beautiful.
Evening baths were taken on the deck in the kiddie pool over looking the beach.
It was different. It was new. It was fun.
Smoothies. We love them.
One day Ross and I completely lost our minds and decided to take the littles offshore fishing in our boat. Cliff caught two of the smallest fish in the Sea, but the look on his face was priceless. He was so proud and to hear him tell it, those fish might as well have been a 1,000 Marlin – just like a true fisherman.
The days melted into rolling in the surf with Harley, our “buppeee”, popsicles for lunch, filling the beach with excited squeals every time a flock of pelicans flew over us and chasing the Girl who ran straight into the ocean every chance she got. She is not scared of anything.
Speaking of the Girl, she is growing up.
Way too fast.
After baths and dinner, we went back out on the beach to get the last bits of energy out of the littles.
Cliff rode and rode and rode his bike…
…while Harper ran and ran and ran trying to catch up with him.
Ross and I were so excited to see little feet prints on the beach for the first time. And Harper sure did leave a LOT of prints on that beach!
Speaking of Harper’s feet, she scored an insanely cute pair of kicks at the Old Navy Outlet:
There were littles EVERYWHERE. Between all of us, there were 6 kids four and under. It was chaotic. It was crazy. It was the best trip to the beach we have ever had.
Friends and family.
Well, REALLY family and family.
Meet Jennifer, the cousin.
And my bestie, Jill.
Rules were broken and smores were eaten for dinner.
Jennifer, who is also an amazing photographer, and I took the girls out for a photo shoot on the beach… in their tutu’s.
I have dreamed of moment for years.
My little girl in a tutu on the beach.
Pure perfection.
Then Jennifer took stunning pictures of my family on the beach. She is soooo talented and knows how to work a camera! Check out Jenn K Photography for her information. She is super affordable, simply fabulous and super fast!
The entire week was beautifully perfect. Filled with family and friends. Lots and lots of giggles, laughter and most of all true love. We are comfortable at the beach. We can let go. No worries. No Internet. No clocks. Just us soaking in these moments as a family enjoying being together and thanking God that we are so blessed to have these opportunities.
(Well, at least I could “let it all go…” SHE seemed to hang on to her diva-ness the ENTIRE vacation… but we love Little Miss Priss just the way she is!)
This looks like so much fun! Now I cant wait for my beach trip!
I can totally appreciate how much time this had to have taken… I'm sure you have 1,000's of pictures and 999 of them are most likely GORGEOUS. Does your cousin live in Columbia? I can't tell by looking at her fb page.
Oh, and remind me never to stand beside you in a bikini.
I love SC beaches! My parents have a place on Fripp Island and its always nice to be able to get away!
THanks everyone! It was sooo much fun! She lives in Raleigh, but she comes down to visit and I am trying to get her to pick dates for a Columbia Shoot! She is AWESOME and totally affordable! Lee let you know when she is coming next!
So fun! And I LOVE the SC chairs! (winks)
Jen
Such great pictures! I feel rested and relaxed just looking at them.
We are just getting back from our beach trip and I am so jealous of your pictures. I know we took pictures but they are nothing compared to these…i dont even want to download them LOL
looks like yall had a blast!
Thanks everyone for the sweet comments!
Lauren – I cant wait to see your pics – I KNOW they will be awesome!
That last one of your little girl in the tub with the low saturation is priceless. It would be hilarious in the kids bathroom, I'm sure.
Can I trade stomachs with you? Oh, to have a flat stomach again…
Sooooooo jealous!
Oh this beach trip looks like so much fun! Your little girl in a tutu is priceless and it looks like Cliff had a ball biking on the sand. Send over your button with link so I can add it to my site.
Jenny