Beach Blog!

It is hard to believe that it has already been over a month since we returned from our beach vacation. (Sigh.) We went to Myrtle Beach this summer which is a favorite vacation spot for our family and is full of lots of fun memories. Typically in years past we have vacationed with our parents, but this year we decided to head out just the three of us. Now, don't get me wrong, vacationing with extended family is great, and there are so many benefits that come along with that when you have a little one, but as many of you know we don't have the most "normal" life so this was a wonderful way to bond as a family. We had such a great time! Our day would usually begin with sand castle building on the beach followed by dips in our resort's swimming pool and cruises around the lazy river (Jada's favorite). At some point in the afternoon we would make our way to the Italian Ice stand located at our resort and slurp icees while we lounged by the pool. It was heaven! Occasionally Jada would meet up with another kiddo in the lazy river so Jason and I could actually lay out together. It all worked out really nice. At night we would typically make our way to Broadway at the Beach which is a huge place filled with restaurants, shops, an Imax theater, a movie theater, miniature golf courses--basically something for everyone. It is so big that you could go every night and still find something new to do. Our days would end with, of course, "slumber parties" in the hotel room followed by waking up to do it all over again. It was a blast. We laughed a lot, ate a lot, and spent a lot, and we can't wait to do it again!

I put together this little slide show of some pictures I managed to take while we were there. I had good intentions of getting some great family beach photos (Jada and I even had matching white dresses), but I am not kidding, we had hurricane winds every day that we were there. It didn't matter what time of day we were out the wind was unbelievable! Day after day, we made our way out to the beach all dressed up, much to Jason's dismay, trying to get a good beach photo. It just didn't work out too well. I did get some precious ones of Jada, but the ones with me in them either my dress was blown up over my head or there was a beach wanderer out in their tiniest bikini who managed to walk by just as the picture was being taken. Not a good back drop I can assure you. So here's what we got, and I hope you enjoy them anyway!