Florida- Fun Friday

 It happened--Friday happened.  Boo!  We did NOT want to leave the beach! Every year we start to dread the end of the trip.  I guess that's how you know it's been an awesome vacation.

We made so many great memories and really enjoyed being together.

The sun wasn't out, but we could get back in the water.  Hooray!

Presley found the treasure of the day--a shark tooth!

I got to spend some time with my sweet girl.  She's grown SO much since her first trip to the beach.

She still loves it just as much.  Maybe more.

Cameron finally came around to liking the beach...of course, on the last day:)

Mermaid Cami was loving the beach life with her favorite cousin.

All of us were getting sad about leaving the beach.  We love Florida!
This is the kids' attempt at spelling out Florida.

2016 Beach Trip

Let's do a kid pyramid!  We should have perched Cami on the top!

The parents were not to be outdone--we rocked our own pyramid, too.  Bam!

We finally got to take our family beach photos.  I love them!

These people are my world.

JWH - Age 9.  He's our energizer bunny and has got such a fantastic smile.

MRR - Age 8.  Our performer, with too-die-for dimples.

LGH - Age 6.  Our sweet soul with a heart of gold. 

CNH - Age 2 1/2.  Our comedian, constant entertainer and stinker!

Even though this rascal can try my patience on any day, I couldn't love her more.

We have the best laughs together!

I love it that these four are becoming friends, too.  Most of the time, they even like each other!  And even when they are fighting, I know they still love one another.

The Beach--our Happy Place!

We simply couldn't leave Florida without dinner at the Back Porch in Destin.  It's so good!

Cameron had declined a nap that afternoon, so she was still snoozing on her daddy's shoulder when we sat down. My angel baby.

We got seated at a prime table, overlooking the beach.  Such a gorgeous view!  For our last night, we feasted.  Crab claws, oysters, fried cheese, and fried pickles, and those were just the appetizers on our table!  Most of us had fish or crab for dinner, except for my non-seafood-loving-son, who stuck with chicken fingers.  One day he will learn!  It was the perfect ending to a wonderful week.