The week of pure relaxation {photo dump}!

Ahhhh, what a WONDERFUL week! I am not sure if it was having Matt off for 9 days straight or being at the beach but either way it was just what this momma needed. We left out on Sunday around 11am. The drive went really well. Lucas slept most of it and we didn't hit much traffic. When we got there, we all got settled in and just hung out! Lucas had a hard time going down for bed. It was his first time sleeping in a pack n play but he finally gave in and slept great in it the whole week. Naps included! Monday we hit the beach. It was so nice being right on the beach because Lucas lasted all of maybe 30 mins, haha! He ate the sand, which drove me nuts! We only took him back out there two more times before deciding it was just to much work for 15-30 minutes of fun. He LOVED the pool though. He floated around and kicked his little legs. Logan and Abby had a blast and didn't complain once that we were not spending all day on the beach. They enjoyed the pool and hanging out with their cousins. After eating at Captain George's on Tuesday, we hit the Brew Thru and got t-shirts for each of us. Those were the two must dos on my list while we were there. We went out for icecream twice. Once at Fat Boyz and the second time at Logan's Icecream Cottage. I told Logan he should really keep me updated when he opens a new business, haha!

Abby was a little out of sorts Tuesday and by Wednesday we knew why. She had pink eye. So off to the walk in clinic we went at 9pm. Then my poor niece ended up with it Thursday. Of course it could have been something worse so I am thankful it wasn't! The rest of the week was just relaxing and hanging out. Matt and I were really good with the sunblock and neither of us got burnt. We both have great tans going, woop woop!

We decided to come back on Saturday instead of Sunday like everyone else which was a great decision. We had done laundry through out the week so we only had one load when we got home, SCORE! We were all unpacked and relaxing by 8pm Saturday which was great! Sunday I went grocery shopping and we relaxed some more. Prefect way to end a vacation!

Here is a big photo dump from the week. I was a slacker and didn't use my good camera so these are all from my iPhone.

Can't wait to do it again next year!

Signing off for a WEEK!!!!!

The House!!!

The time has come to start packing for our vacation. I am not a pack for a week person so I will be doing it today and tomorrow. I can't wait to be there already! We have not gone on a family vacation since Disney 2 yrs ago so this is long over due. We are boarding Brodie at a kennel by our house and I am sure he is going to have a blast playing with all the other dogs. Maybe even so much he will not want to leave, haha!

I have a few guest bloggers lined up for next week and A Hump Day Hop will still be live and humpin on Tuesday! I hope everyone has a fabulous weekend and I will share all the fun detail from our trip the week we get back! Oh and I will definitely be posting on Instagram so make sure to follow along on there if you aren't already!

Porch view

I leave you with this cute poem my mom made up...

The Family Vacation
Our first big family vacation, it will be divine
Mom found us a dream house, a so-called Simply “Paradise”

The grandkids are so excited, their parents are ready to breakaway
Everyone is counting the days until we are on the way

This vacation is sure to be a hit for all I am convinced
Dad is so ready to fish

As our family has grown, things change
It can’t be helped, not really strange

Because memories are priceless, we’ll soon not forget 
time spent in the sand, ocean, pool, hot tub, and the sunsets

A picture is a must on the beach at OBX
So we can remember our fun and how we were blessed

It’s with sadness that I write that not all can attend
But it will surely open up a new door or a new family trend

As long as your hearts, love for your family, and your thoughts don’t scatter
Where you go on vacation really doesn’t matter

Beach, mountains, wherever, one really shouldn’t mind
As long as you’re together, the time spent can be sublime

Oh, likely there will be gripes, moans, & arguments; it’s part of the quest
But I am so glad we planned this, it will be the best

I hope this family vacation idea won't end
As grandchildren grow up and add to our family blend

If our good fortune continues we’ll be part of what’s next
In the knowledge that our time together is a gift not a test

"I got my toes in the water...

ass in the sand, not a worry in the world, a cold beer in my hand, life is good today, life is good today."

Ok ok, I will not have a beer in my hand (EVER) but we are going to the beach!!! Woop Woop!!!

Not just for a weekend nor will it be just the 5 of us but my whole family. That's right, my parents, all of my sisters and their families. My parents rented the house (SCORE!) for the end of June and it is amazing. It is in OBX, right on the beach, has a private pool and hot tub! I can't wait to see how Lucas likes the beach. His big brother and big sister love it so I hope he does too!

Now to find a place to board Brodie for the week then nothing but 129 days is standing in the way of us having our toes in the sand!

Have you planned your summer vacation yet?!