The Beach Week

All Summer i had been counting down the days until we could go to the beach. It was a little bitter sweat because i knew that as i counted down the days until our vacation, i was getting closer and closer to the day that we had to leave. The beach was the big finale to our summer in Virginia and it didn't disappoint. The weather was beautiful (aside from wednesday), and Stephenie Meyer's new book was out so we basically tanned and read the entire week. Now that is what i call vacation. Ashby and I reading Breaking Dawn. It was so wonderful having Edward and company back in my life again.

Ashby and Lulu (Emma) at the pool watching the Beach Ball Challenge. (Its where you have to try to balance on a huge beach ball and try to get across the pool. I think its safe to say that Ryan dominated the entire family)
This beach trip was the first in a couple of years where the entire family was able to come. So family pictures were a definite must.

All the grandkids: Taylor (2), Carly (5), Brooklyn (4), Lulu (1 1/2)

family pictures can really take it out of you... apparently. Don't you like the blanket that Matt is using.. NICE!I can't wait for next year's beach trip.