Summer Vacation

Our first family vacation was a success! We had the best time with our girls and were pleasantly surprised by how well they handled all the new experiences.  Taking time away from our daily responsibilities to just enjoy each other is really important.  I don't think we realized how much we needed this time away until we got there. 

Coloring during the car ride.  We kept the girls busy with books, bubbles, toys and dvds.

Ava relaxing.

We enjoyed celebrating Father's Day with brunch followed by the beach

Exploring the beach for the first time

Mia loved running in and out of the water

Playing in the sand

Bounce, Bounce, Bounce

Art at the children's museum with Ava

Pretend play with Mia

The girls

Lots of ice cream for Mia

Ava enjoying her cone

Mia playing with her cousin's pirate toys

Ava playing in the condo.  She spent most of the week squealing with joy.

Snacks by the pool

Enjoying a sunset dolphin watch cruise

Our mode of transportation for most of the week

Family

 

 

I intended to write about what we packed for the girls, how traveling went, sleeping in new spaces, beach advice, etc., but I'd rather just share all the fun.