Last Few days in Florida!!

Pictures tell a thousand stories. But I will have to say that this was one of the most wonderful weeks together as extended family. The house right on the beach was a gift to us all. Being on the ocean is one of the most clear ways to see, hear, watch, experience, and smell the beauty of God. Our kids loved it so much. Ryan and I loved it so much. Being with cousins and grandparents and aunts/uncles is a special thing we have gotten to experience for so many spring breaks. We don't take advantage of it!!!!! Until next time, FLORIDA!!!! 

Emma the dancing queen

This year especially, Emma loves dance so very much. She is always flipping and twirling and jumping and balancing. It's so awesome to see her grow and change and push herself as a dancer. Taking even just a few classes (jazz and ballet) have opened her eyes to kinds of dancing she had not experienced before. All of that to say, Aunt Sarah was able to capture some pretty neat things as the sun rose up over the ocean. I guess it pays off to be an early riser Miss Emma! :) 

A pretty SPECTACULAR beach trip

So the first 24 hours of the trip were probably some of the best. Yes Ryan was super tired from driving all through the night, and I wasn't experiencing full energy either...haha. BUT...moments like this with our kids make being tired and crammed in a car 1000000% worth it. I kept telling them that too. "Guys, this might end up being my favorite day of the week, cause it's just the 6 of us. The kids RALLY when we are all stuck together and it's vacation time. It's just unique and special. Ryan and I got semi- depressed as we drove down here this time. Just talking about how this will NOT be our forever life. Kids grow up, can't come on vacation with us anymore, have families that may prevent this from happening forever. BIG GULP. It makes our hearts sick and so...we soak this up. We don't take one moment for granted. And we thank JESUS so incredibly much for our amazing kids and the fun/memories we have and make together. 

day 1

 day 2

Today was almost just as special. We got to check into our house around 11 am and met mom and dad at this AMAZING beach home. We were all pretty much speechless when we walked in the door. It was a perfect setup and ON THE OCEAN. Not something any of us had every experienced on a spring break trip. Absolutely incredible. The Moan crew didn't arrive until 8:30 and Kiki didn't come until around 11:30. So as excited as we were to everyone, it still was a great day (AND HOT) to be on the ocean. So so thankful. 

day 3

Griff line

Putting Griffin to bed tonight and he bumped his stuffed animal (RALPHIE) in the chest. He says "Sorry buddy...you're just filled with lots of stuffing, so it doesn't hurt. But I'm filled with lots of blood and LOTS of Abs..."

Oh Griff!!!!

First family ski trip!!!

hubby-licious and patty getaway