We just got back from an awesome week at Daytona Beach Shores with my family. We stayed at an unbelievable residential condo called Palma Bella. We've never stayed somewhere as nice, spacious and convenient before. I think we've found our permanent vacation spot! The beach was not crowded and the kids spent hours and hours in the ocean and pool and playing in the sand. I took almost 300 pictures, but tried to just pull some highlights.
I am amazed at how much older Tripp looks this year than he looked last year. I think it's because of his two adult teeth in the front, but he just looks so grown to me...and so handsome! :-)
A highlight of the trip was the ice cream truck that came down the beach every day. We spent WAY too much money on ice cream, but it was worth the memories we made!
Another great thing about this trip was that the Ainslie's were also there on their family vacation and stayed in the same resort. So, our beach set ups every day were side by side and Tripp and Makinley had the best time playing with Drew and Malcom all week. It was like the best of both worlds...vacationing with friends AND family.
Addie Grey did amazing in the sand and ocean. The sand didn't bother her one bit and she would crawl all over the place. The last two days, the ocean made little pools and she loved being in those. She would get really brave and almost face plant in the water. She allowed me to be outside for about 3-4 hours each day, which is way more than I thought I would get. This was the first year in eight that Tripp and Makinley didn't ask to go inside long before we were ready. The last day they stayed out for a little over 6 hours.
We did our annual pictures early in the week so that Trey and his family would be there. I think they turned out great and I loved the color combination.
This picture was actually taken by Makinley, and I LOVE it. I love Addie Grey's facial expression!
We ate out several nights and headed to the Board Walk and pier one night. Makinley got mad because we didn't do the GoCarts.
It was the best vacation we've had to date since becoming parents....even though Addie Grey decided to cut four teeth and our nights were AWFUL from Tuesday on. I saw the sun rise Wed-Friday....along with MANY wake ups in between.
My mom took Addie Grey on several walks so that she would fall asleep in her stroller and I could have a little longer outside enjoying the ocean.
Once we came in each day, everyone pretty much found an electronic device or a television to park in front of. The kids were worn out from the beach each day.
I love this week every year. It's probably my favorite week of the year. So, for me, the countdown to the beach in 2014 has already started! :-)
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