We're back from the beach. Dan and I are still on Vacation mode. I think the kids are too. They've been emotional and out of it. I forgot to pick up Addie from school yesterday and Dan had to reschedule a doctor's appointment he forgot to go to. Oh and he poured some coffee onto an upside down mug and made a mess this morning. Like it or not, we are full speed back into real life, but I thought I'd post all the pics from the beach. I don't find looking at other people's vacation pics extremely interesting so I always get a little weird about posting mine, but I can't leave them out now can I.
This was our eighth and last year taking the kids out of school for two weeks to stay at our favorite beach house in Newport. With Mya going into Junior High next year, there's no way she can miss two weeks, let alone one day from what I've heard. Plus homework with the big girls at the beach is kind of ridiculous. It's getting harder and harder and I'm starting to have to teach them concepts. I din't sign up for home school. I don't think Winter and I have enough patience for each other to do that.
So, we extra enjoyed this trip since we knew it would be the last one of it's kind. We may go back around Spring break or Thanksgiving break to stay for a few days. The weather is always so amazing in September though, so it wouldn't be quite the same.
Sand crab and seashell searching.
Take a picture of my fort! Can I see it? I bet it's VERY cute.
Addie couldn't believe I put her in time out at the beach.
Taking sun screening to a whole new level.
Winter is a lover of unpredictable things like horses, small children and the ocean.
Dan's favorite part of the trip is always the amazing sunsets.
Angus doesn't like getting his upper body wet so this is how he surfs.
This one crawled for the first time eight years ago at the beach house. Now she's a little lady. I took her out just me and her.
She ordered a fancy lemonade and told the waitress exactly how to make it.
Addie was LOVING boogie boarding this year.
Angus enjoyed staying dry.
This doughnut shop is always a popular spot.
I've seen this group of guys stand outside the doughnut shop and chat every morning of every day that I've passed by for eight years. I always want to eavesdrop on their conversation but that may be obvious and awkward for all of us.
Dan and I celebrated 11 years of marriage on the 14th. I have to say that marriage has not been a walk in the park. I mean it's not as hard as raising kids, but it has definitely stretched us. We are both probably a bit too stubborn and we both like things our own way. BUT marrying this guy was the best decision I've ever made. It's been a super fun ride, and I think it's only going to get more and more fun from here on out.
Angus was in heaven when this wheel loader came right up to the sidewalk in front of us.
Lots of trips to the grocery store. We never drive anywhere when we stay in Newport so the stroller is a must.
Addie lost her second tooth. Well Dan pulled it out. He's kind of in to that for some reason. I can't even watch her wiggle her wiggly teeth.
I love that this guy still naps. I think he's rewarding me for putting up with his high maintenance self when he's awake.
Grandma joined us as usual. It's always better when she's there.
And we love having guests.
We love you forever Newport Beach ❤️
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