Beach Vacay #3

Flashback..... 2008..... 2010.... Now 2011.

Summer 2011 Vacation was at the beach.  

19 people (7 children). One (very nice) house.  

We asked that this year's trip be somewhere relatively close because we have 2 children under a year old.  I can't really imagine taking Parker somewhere "big" at seven months old.  The beach is a big enough trip.  The majority of the group is here for the whole week.  Because Drew took off work for our July 4th beach trip, we only got his off days, but it's still been nice.  

We've been swimming and playing with the camera.  

We've been beaching it and playing with H & H.

Parker made lots of new friends and had tons of fun playing.  It rained Tuesday so we didn't get pictures playing on the beach with the rest of the gang... oh well!  It's been a fun trip!

Swimming with Will

Tom, Amanda, John and Will happened to be at the beach the same week we were.  They were staying less than a mile away, so one morning we went down the street to borrow their pool.  Tom and John were at the beach, but Parker and Will had fun playing together.  It was great visiting too!!

(Sorry, the pictures are out of order)

Beach Vacay

We had a great time at the beach with our friends the Baggetts, the Bryants, and the McKinnons!  We enjoyed relaxing on the beach, shopping, and going out to dinner.  The boys went deep sea fishing, and we all went on a boat ride from Panama City to Shell Island.  While we were at Shell Island, a dolphin swam right up beside the boat!  We were all in the water but I swam and got the camera.  This was the best picture I got!

Saturday was Clayton's birthday.  Happy Birthday Clayton!  We went to dinner at Stinky's Fish Camp and then went into Destin to play putt putt at The Track.  We had a fun time, and I even got some pictures of putt putt as well....

I'm so glad that we had a fun adult getaway!!!

Where We've Been

We spent last week at the beach!  Parker was with us for the beginning of the week, then mom brought Parker back to Auburn and we stayed with some friends.  It was HARD to be away from her for so long, but it was nice to have some adult time, too.  Stayed tuned for several posts about our beach trip throughout the week... but for now.... our first day on the beach!

Beach Trip Part 3

Having Parker with us meant that we couldn't spend all of our time outside in the sun like we normally would.  We hung out inside and played, walked on the beach in the evenings and played in the swingset.  

It was Parker's first time swinging and she loved it!

 Of course, we had to travel with half our toys to entertain a certain someone....

We also enjoyed yummy dinner's out!  She was a very happy girl this night...

and no... we did not plan to match or coordinate that night.... it just happened!

We had a blast spending time as a family!  I can't wait to go back again in a few weeks....

Beach Trip Part 2

We already knew that little girl loved the pool, so we knew if the beach itself did not go over well the pool would be a back up.  Even though she loved the beach, we swam some too.  This little one kicked herself all around the pool giggling and squealing!  She had so much fun!!

Beach Trip Part 1

We went to the beach this week to celebrate our fourth anniversary.  We tried to start the habit early of going somewhere to celebrate our anniversary every year.  For our first, we went to the lake for the night.  For our second, we went to the beach.  For our third anniversary, we stayed a night at Ross Bridge.  This year, when we were planning, we decided that for our anniversary, we wanted to take Parker to the beach for the first time.  Yes, it was our anniversary trip, but it was fun to see her experience something new!  We had plenty of offers to babysit, but I'm so glad we took her with us....  

Experiencing the sand for the first time....

And the salt water....

We have a future beach bum on our hands.... and I'm so glad that she loved the beach as much as we do!