R&R.

We are such a busy family. I love it, but it does get overwhelming at times. That's why I absolutely adore family vacations. This year we took a whole week away with my parents to our favorite spot in Ft. Walton Beach, FL. With the temps here at home above 100 for weeks on end, going down to the 85 degree beach breezes was so amazing. Delaney had a fantastic time and kept running in the "big pool" (ocean) over and over again. Daddy was so patient and chased her all around the surf! She built sandcastles with Pop, swam with Grannie, jumped into the pool a million times over with mommy, and had the best time she could possibly have had. Although its not all sitting on a chair and reading all day anymore, I love taking Delaney to the beach because she just loves it so much there and is such a happy camper when she is in the water. She runs into the surf with crazy, wild abandon and no fear! (That's where we come along to make sure she is safe!)

We ate seafood, grilled out, played cards, laughed, and yep, even managed to have a few cocktails! We celebrated July 4th from our condo, Delaney slept right through the fireworks just as she did last year. Maybe soon she'll be old enough to stay up past dark and be part of the fun, too! There were lots of fireworks on the beach so we had a decent view and didn't even have to get out of our PJ's!

Here are some pictures from our wonderful week:

 Hanging out in our jammies, early morning style

 Island girl all dressed up for dinner

 Playing in the sand with Pop!

 Mom and me

 Two peas in a pod

 My wonderful parents!

 Independence Day beach fun

 This girl definitely loves the beach!

 Visiting the Gulfarium

 Gotta love a ruffled bikini

Bedtime stories with Grannie & Pop