I had every intention of getting our trip to the beach documented ASAP, but it appears that the stomach bug has bit our home this week and has done its number on 3 out of the 4 members of our family. Crossing my fingers Praying that I remain healthy so I can take care of this little infirmary of a house we've I've been running these days. It all began while we were in Destin this past weekend with our sweet Maddie Grace! I'll spare you the details that still make my stomach squeamish, but let's just say the sound coming from her car seat on our way to dinner was less than pleasant. That was Saturday night (August 11th) and since then Makenzie took Monday night and Kendall claimed Wednesday night. It's looking like Friday is my day :) Let's hope not! Other than not being able to go out for a fun dinner with the whole fam + grandparents, we had a fantastic time at the beach!
Jim N Nicks for dinner Friday night, outlet shopping while the girls stayed home to play with Nana & Granddad on Saturday, a date night to Tommy Bahama/Kilwins Ice Cream/Walk around Baytowne Saturday night with the hubby, and a run to the Donut Hole on Sunday morning complete with fun on the beach with the girls on Sunday afternoon. We were able to pack in all our favorite things!
Our girls don't know just how blessed they are to have such incredible grandparents! Nana and Granddad make it so easy for us to get there. Bought the girls groceries, brought along "new" toys from their house, diapers/wipes, and an extra pack n play which sure did lighten our load to haul down there! But more than those things, they LOVE our girls SO much. They play with them every minute they are awake and make it extremely difficult on this mama to keep them as entertained when we return to normal life in Birmingham.
But really, God has been so gracious to our family and we aim to soak up every memory and moment we have together! Even the messy, mealtime moments! :)
Sounds like you and the family had an amazing time! And your little angels enjoyed the trip, too! Aside from lots of swimming and playtime at the beach, they were able to enjoy some shopping spree with Grandma and Grandpa. Well, looking at their happy and beautiful faces, I think it is all worth it!
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