Vacation!!!

This past weekend we enjoyed a FABULOUS mini vacation.  Thanks to a very generous friend, we were able to enjoy 3 days at the beach.  It was a dream to be able to get away and enjoy the sun and sand.  It was also the longest vacation we have been on in 5 years thus it was well enjoyed. 

The girls both loved playing in the sand.  Sophia was scared of the ocean and preferred to be in our arms when we were near the water. The girls ran around the beach like it was the ultimate playground. 

DAY ONE

We arrived at the beach around 4 and enjoyed a few hours at the beach with perfect weather in the mid 80's.  The water felt great, the kids had fun exploring and we enjoyed lots of quality family time.  We stayed in for dinner and ate on the balcony overlooking the ocean.   It was a great day!

Beach Baby Bella

Beach Baby Sophie

Daddy's Girls

Mommy's Girls

A rare tranquil moment



Goldilocks did not like that chair!



DAY TWO

On day two the girls woke up eager to get out to the beach.  Again, the weather was absolutely perfect.  That evening we walked down to the pier and enjoyed a pretty sunset.

One cool strawberry in the shade

I love the beach!

A little someone thought the sand made a good snack

My family

Chillin' at the shore

The newest lifeguards

Taking a break on the pier

Snuggle time

Where is Fifi going?

DAY THREE

The last day was pretty low key.  We played at the pool before reluctantly heading home.  We decided to bring a little of the beach home with us by collecting a bit of sand in a bag.  Isabella hugged her bag of sand. Isabella & Sophia played hard and slept hard.  They were exhausted and passed out at soon at we got in the car.

Turtle time x2

Isabella: Why is there soap in there (the ocean)?

Me: Its not soap, its the waves making the bubbles.

Isabella:  Are the people taking a bath in there?

Me: No honey, they are swimming in the ocean.

Isabella:  I LOVE the ocean!

We made lots of great memories and I cherished our time away.