Spring Breakin' It

To me, there is no better place to be than on the beach.  I love the sun, the water, the waves, the sand, the breeze, and the easy laid back flip-flop lifestyle.  The past few times I've gone without Carter, and I spent the entire time missing him and thinking about what a great time he would have.  I knew I couldn't let another year go by without taking him, although I have to admit there is always that uncertain fear that he'll be a total pansy and never step foot in the water.  But it turns out he loves the beach {and the water} just as much as I do.

It was the most excited I've ever seen him!

We found seashells, flew kites, built sandcastles...you know the drill.  And it was fantastic. 

We rented a 3 story beach house with my family in an area right outside of Panama City Beach, and while it's always a bit stressful to house 7 adults {i'll fill you in on my family dynamic some other time}, 2 toddlers, and 2 newborns under one roof, we had a good time.

Speaking of newborns...how did Charlie like the beach?

This picture sums it up.  He was pretty easy going, and slept a lot. 'Cause he's a rock star baby like that.  No, really, he's amazing. 

We all took turns sitting with him and Ella {my sister's 4 week old daughter} on the beach and keeping them happy.  My parents were good at that and didn't seem to mind...but let's be honest, even if they did mind...we would have made them do it anyway. 

This trip really stemmed from the end of my husbands busy tax season.  He works 6 days a week for 4 months and only makes it home in time for bedtime most nights.  His quality family time is sparse during those months.  So vacations are like gold to me.  I get him 24/7 and Carter does too.  He is such a good dad and it makes my heart smile to see them play together.  He ran in and out of the waves more times than I could count laughing with Carter and having a good time.  Love it.  Nothing hotter than a man who loves his family.

Daniel's sense of humor is one of the most attractive things about him, and vacations always bring that out in him.  And laughing is my favorite thing to do, so it works out :)

The temps took a bit of a dip one day, so the boys took that opportunity to visit the aviation museum in Pensacola.  Open cockpits, endless buttons and switches, simulators, and did I mention buttons and switches?  yeah...my son's dream come true.

But, honestly, I'm not sure who enjoyed it more.  Carter, or my dad!

P.S. we are working on my dad's "fashions."  I'm hoping to remedy the white tube sock look soon. Although I'm pretty sure he would think ankle socks are ridiculous.

It's been a while since my last vacation with my family, and it was good to spend time with them.

  Especially my overworked hell-of-a-painter brother.  He sees hot rods and paint guns more than he sees any of us, so I'm glad he squeezed out a few vacation days.