Next stop on our whirlwind beach tour: New Smyrna beach!
Here we were able to get some more cousin lovin' - as well as remain water logged!
The ocean was a little stronger than the gulf, but that didn't stop the boys from surfing the waves.
(what did eventually keep them ashore were the several shark sightings throughout the week! yikes!)
But not to worry, the sandcastle building was a serious endeavor.
And when that got tiresome, there was always time for the pool, which was right off the back door of the condo!
The ocean was a little stronger than the gulf, but that didn't stop the boys from surfing the waves.
(what did eventually keep them ashore were the several shark sightings throughout the week! yikes!)
But not to worry, the sandcastle building was a serious endeavor.
And when that got tiresome, there was always time for the pool, which was right off the back door of the condo!
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| That's Hamp and Uncle Alec out there... no sharks in sight. |
Best family night out?
a delicious dinner on the garden patio at our favorite New Smyrna spot, The Garlic!
I did get to celebrate turning 39 while at the beach...
and 'someone' insisted on getting a cake to make it official. I think everyone enjoyed it!
Of course, continuing the vacation theme of FAMILY was wonderful - but there is nothing better than the opportunity to finally meet a new member of your family!
Sweet little Jack, born December 28th, was a joy to hold and play with - everyone loved getting to know the newest addition to the Etheridge clan.
THANK YOU DADO & MOJO for making it all possible!
The entire 10 days between the Gulf and the Atlantic beaches was amazing.
As always, I crave the sand in my toes and the smell of salt water... so it was particularly satisfying for me to get my beach on! But even more satisfying is watching my children play in the sand and surf with their cousins and their aunts and uncles and grandparents. And even more satisfying still is knowing that family is there for you, no matter what. Thank you for taking such good care of us this summer... ♥
As always, I crave the sand in my toes and the smell of salt water... so it was particularly satisfying for me to get my beach on! But even more satisfying is watching my children play in the sand and surf with their cousins and their aunts and uncles and grandparents. And even more satisfying still is knowing that family is there for you, no matter what. Thank you for taking such good care of us this summer... ♥
SO GOOD!!! (your post that is... but I suppose our family beach vacation was pretty good too! Hah!)
ReplyDeleteLooks aMAZing!! Glad you had such a wonderful time!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a wonderful vacation. I know what you mean about the sand in your toes and the smell of salt water.
ReplyDeleteWe just got back from family vacation, too! Nothing like going back to NSB and all of the memories that beach holds. Happy Belated Birthday!!!
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