July 4th

This year for July 4th, John, John, Jr, Abbey, Elijah and I spent the holiday at the beach.

Family Beach Vacation~ July 26th-August 6th

It's always a raucous time whenever we all get together at the beach. I had everyone together for a couple of days.

The kids, Solomon and I went down a couple of days before everyone else.

The first night there was a gorgeous full moon!

Beth came in first with Evie. Beth had some things going on health wise and was feeling very poorly emotionally and physically, so we spent a lot of time with Evie until Greg got there.

This little girl loves, loves, loves the beach!

my Cheetos lovin' girl

 Ever since she's been a baby, she naps so well with the sea breeze.

 When mom felt better, they enjoyed the beach together.

John, Jr came in next.

Then Daniel came in.

Surfing buddies

 Daniel taught Elijah a bit about surfing.

John chose Provision as his birthday dinner

Too much sun, surf and sand then a full belly....

 Beaches N Cream for dessert

 The next day we celebrated with cake and ice cream at our house.

Thirty-one years young!

 The guys took up "Spike Ball"

and then Greg joined in.

Next came in Sara, Anna and her girls and Mom and Dad...

my breakfast helpers....

 Layne and her fish...

 Nana getting her "Wii" on..

A happy "Beaches and Cream" customer

Many happy "Beaches and Cream" customers

Rummy....

and the dogs!!! We had 5 dogs! Amazingly, they all got along.

Arts and Crafts... We made bracelets, and Nana brought and made tie dye shirts and stepping stones.

Mom and dad took us out to eat at Inlet View restaurant. We had to wait, so we had a photo shoot.
My baby girl...

 My big baby girls

 My honey!

 More time on the beach....
Aunt B and Lyra

 

 We had quite a bit of rainy times. I was shocked to see these two peacefully playing cards.

John took everyone out on the boat.

Lots of pool time!

Again, as I look back I marvel at how incredibly blessed we are! Having a place at the beach for us to share as a family is so special. Each of my kids and their kids are wonderfully special. I love our vacation time together!!