Brashley and Grelli Take the Beach

On the road to the beach! Our single DVD player quit on us last trip, so the boys got an early Christmas present! Double monitor DVD players! 

And I made head bands for the seat, so their heads wouldn't drop forward when they fall asleep. That lasted about 2 minutes...

We made it to the beach! Now headed to the shark store! 

The most wonderful place on earth, according to these boys! 

Had to see the pirate ship at the back of the store! 

On the beach by 9!

Mrs. Kelli was the one that finally got Jaden into the water! He wanted to be carried out because of all of the seaweed. 

Tough boys now! 

I think Levi and Anders were already worn out from running everywhere! 

I love this picture! Levi was patiently waiting for his bucket to fill up with water.

Cora finally woke up! Brad brought her down, to play in the sand before lunch! 

Making Jaden a Merman! 

The airplane was hit! 

Anders was telling Levi, he gets to throw it "two more minutes". 

Bahama Bob's for lunch! 

Back at the condo, it was nap time. 

Thankfully, our wonderful husbands let us have a nice 2 hour beach trip! 

There was a storm that went all the way around us. It was really beautiful! 

Everybody woke up and headed to the pool, before supper. 

SeaNSuds fun! 

Traditional picture with the dolphin.

Sharing a virgin Miami Vice.

Sibling picture. 

Blowpop from her head to the bottom of her shoes! 

"He fills my life with good things." Palm 103:5

Then off to The Track! 

The little brothers had a snack, while the big brothers and daddy's rode one time around the track.

The wind picked up suddenly and lightning struck somewhere close, so we didn't get a chance to ride the go carts this time. 

Everybody and their momma headed to the arcade! We didn't stay long because of the crowd, but the Kitchens were able to ride the go carts and bumper boats before they left! 

The ride home is always more quiet than the ride to the beach. 

And these kiddos were glad to get out of the car and come home to a CLEAN playroom! Of course for supper, we had to get Taco Casa! 

We are so blessed to have friends to travel with! When our kids are the same age, and allergic to the same things, it makes it all the more fun and cautious! Can't wait until our July trip next year! 

High School Beach Trip

Two years ago, we sat at our 10 year class reunion with a table full of people we hadn't seen in 10 years. Since that night, we've gotten together about every other month for supper and games, with these same people. We're all totally different, but very alike at the same time. 

This vacation was as good as it could be, except we were missing Brian and Aiden. (Aiden was playing in an All-Stars tournament.) Brad and I are so blessed to have such a great group of friends. 

We and the Marcum's drove down Friday night. Got there in time for Papa Roco's and bedtime! These boys had a blast together! 

Beach breakfasts are the best! Pancakes, bacon and eggs every day! We all pitched in cooking.  

The BEACH! Finally!! The weather was perfect! 

Cora didn't want the sand touching her today. 

Swimming in the pool, before we head to lunch. 

Anders has to have his picture taken by the dolphin every time we go to Sea-N-Suds. 

After naps, we went back to the pool, to get ready for our cook out!! 

These guys can grill! We had a big spread and ate too much. 

So much fun! 

While we ate, it started raining and we saw a rainbow with a water spout in front of it! 

After supper and baths, we went to the Shark Store and Scoops! 

Three little monkeys sleeping in the bed...

Another fun, beautiful beach day! 

Sassy loved the beach today! 

Too much going on at the beach, for a picture! 

So proud :)

Yummy Bahama Bob's for lunch!  

Brian is being creepy.

I'm stressed because of the whiny kids at my table.

Brad's trying to hold Cora, so she will stop crying.

Anders is wanting to take a nap.

Brittney is glad to be here.

Austin is like STOP taking pictures!

Cindy can't decide what's for lunch...

Jennifer is glad she can breathe at the moment (due to sinus stuff)

the rest of the kids are having a nice conversation before the food gets here.

Of course it's nap time after lunch. 

That night, while the Marcum's were visiting her grandparents, everybody else came over to play Spot It. The best game ever! 

Jaden, Anders and Emaly watched a movie while we played. (She was offered room on the bed, but politely declined.)

When Austin and Brittney got back, it was time to for all of the kids to go to bed -so the parents could stay up until 1 a.m. playing Spot It and Spades! 

Monday started a little later than the other days... Once we got our coffee, and big breakfast, we were ready for the day! 

Baseball on the beach!! 

They had so much fun digging holes to sit in! 

When lightning made us move from the water, we camped under the patio for a dance party! 

The girls loved it! 

We HAD to take a group picture! I think everybody here will forever remember the water fight that happened next. 

It was intense! Nobody was safe! Nobody was dry! Everybody was involved! 

No towels were dry after this war! 

Even the baby got wet! 

Oyster House was for supper. The Balloon Man was there! 

Pretty girl, showing her pretty smile! 

The whole gang, dressed up.

The kids had to feed the fishes, after we ate. 

And play on the playground! 

Next on the agenda was go-carts! 

And planes! 

And the arcade! I think Mr. Brian and Mrs. Cindy (Mr. and Mrs. Pants) had just as much fun as the kids did! 

Leaving day :(

Cora had to have her "NANA!" every morning. She was not a happy camper until she had that! 

Whataburger for Brad and me, and Chick-fil-a for the kiddos, before an afternoon at the Outlets. 

Passing the time, by seeing who could make the silliest faces, while Daddy was in the tool store. 

Annnnnd headed home... 

This trip was the first time we'd gone to the beach with this many people (besides family) and it was so much fun! We can't wait until next year's trip!