seaside 2011

we got back yesterday from a week long vacation to seaside, florida.  this has quickly become a family tradition in our house that we hope to make as many years as possible.  this year, we were able to go with my brother, jarrod's family and my parents as well.  it was so much fun having so many of us together under one roof for a full week (although of course, we missed josh's family oh-so-much!).

we played in the sun, enjoyed the cooler (yes, it was much cooler!) temps, and just enjoyed our time away from it all.  and by all, i mean ALL!  we didn't even get in a car after being dropped off by the car service from the airport until we left for the airport seven days later.  golf carts, bikes, and our own feet were our transport and i LOVE that.  i love not having my phone on me, a watch, worrying about schedules, oh-so-lovely!

we are so thankful for DFW play areas!

evening chat on the porch with the fam

link cooling off  :)

fried pickles + ranch dressing = genius.

i think jay is going to sell his car and get one of these big golf carts.  seriously.  so fun.

the boys playing games after dinner

at bud and alley's for our anniversary dinner - 4 years!

celebrating my sweet dad's 29th - err, 69th, birthday!

papa, or "boppa" if you are link :)

divine.

our little life guard

link's little beach house

blowing off steam during the professional photog shoot

link ADORED our photographer.  she could just smile at him and he would giggle.  (none of those pictures are here - these are iphone pics!)

link was full of kisses for the camera.  my adorable little show off.  :)

last day on the beach

jay and i hung out at the adult pool during link's naps while my mom babysat.  glorious.

link and his big cousin, kyle, who he calls "tra-tra" :)

fake smile?  this is so cheesy, we were cracking up.

movie night

concert night on the lawn

it was such a fun, fun trip!  i always say an actual goodbye to that beautiful stretch of beach when i leave with a tear in my eye and a lump in my throat.  seaside, we will see you next year!!!  LOVE THAT PLACE!!!!