This should be fun!

I tried several times, unsuccessfully, to make a slideshow of pictures from our beach trip to put on here. So, here I am attempting to pick just a few of the 100's of pictures we took throughout the week. It's almost impossible to do because we got so many that were awesome. I'm beginning to think that Joey missed his calling- he should have been a professional photographer instead of a CFP. I thought I was decent with the camera, but he takes some awesome pictures. Anyway, we had a great time at the beach, as always. However, I have to admit that the definition of vacation has changed since we had children. I remember the days of getting a book and a bottle of suntan lotion and laying on the beach all day long. Not any more. For one, I have to take my entire house with me. Second, the kids can only tolerate the heat and sand for so long before they are ready to call it a day. Plus their sleep schedule is all messed up so Tripp has more tantrums than I care to deal with! BUT, at least I can see the ocean! This year, Trey and Jennifer also went with us. Also, I have to share one of the funniest things about the week. My dad tends to hang out a lot without his shirt on when we are at the beach. Tripp began to think that he should have his shirt off all the time too. Any time someone went into my parents room, Tripp would say "Take off your clothes". It was hilarious. So, I have several pictures of all the guys hanging out in my parents room with no shirt on! Rest assured, the girls did not participate (although Tripp tried very hard to get us to!) We really did have a great time. If you want to see more pictures, check out my facebook page. I really couldn't get nearly as many on here as I would have liked!

Touching the sand for the first time

Playing with Daddy

Family picture

The whole clan

Trying to figure out how to use a shovel

Playing with Mommy