Beach Highlights 2009

The next few entries are just highlights from our recent trip to the beach. Each year, my parents take the whole crew on a special vacation. It is something my brother and I have looked forward to every summer since I can remember. It started with my grandparents taking us with all our cousins and now, Mimi and Granddaddy, do the same for our girls! There is nothing like seeing you girls run into each others arms at the beginning of the week with all the fun in the world ahead of you. However, when you sweet cousins have to say goodbye it is very tearful. My heart breaks for you because I feel the guilt that comes with the distant between me and my brother. Our lives keep us 3 1/2 hours apart and, although we are accustom to it, the little ones are the ones paying the price. You five girls all range from 9 months to 6 years old. You are not only very close in age but very close in friendships too. It definitely makes the moments you are together very special!

The first time your little feet ever felt the sand between your toes was Summer 2009. Adelynn, you were not sure at first but as the week went by you loved sifting through the sand at the beach. I love how you curled up your toes to show your confusion of trying to understand just what in the world was going on around you.

The Destin Common area is a fun shopping place that brings many treats to us on our vacations. During the daytime, we all went to play in the sprinklers and you girls had your nails done at the "Glamour Girlz" shop. You made your own lotion and lip gloss. It was a highlight for sure for all you little cuties. Adelynn had fun just crawling around the soft playground area.