We got back home from our 10 days of vacation last Sunday. In addition to a nice tan, vacation was exactly what we needed to get some much needed rest and adult time! Between Grandma and Grandpa, we had lots of babysitting opportunities that allowed Matt and I to fish, swim in the ocean, drink lime-a-ritas and play cornhole...uninteruppted and without being attached to a monitor! I totally get why people with newborns (without help) don't go on beach vacations now. Just packing the car to go on vacation is enough work to need a vacation. Gone are the days of only packing a few swim suits and some books. Nope. We completely filled Matt's truck bed and everyone thought we were absolutely crazy for bringing as much as we did (mom asked "why don't you just fly down?") but we used every bit of what we brought, minus our stroller ironically.
Anyway, let's recap our 4 wonderful beach days...
You know who didn't like the fireworks? This guy...
We also went deep sea fishing and caught a few dolphin, tunas and a baracuda!
On our last morning at the beach we got up extra early (and makeup-less) to take Caroline down to see the ocean and feel the sand. We also took Charlie. Both enjoyed the experience equally. And as to be expected, we took an excessive amount of photos of Caroline but I'll refrain from posting all of them and give you the highlights...
And now we are back home, battling nap times and trying to get back on schedule. Totally worth it though.
Looks and sounds like everyone had a blast. And some much needed family vacation time =) The last picture is such a cute one of the three of you!
ReplyDeleteLOVE all your beach pictures and especially those UCF corn hole boards! Did I mention I went to UCF? ;) Go Knights! Still in love with that picture of Caroline standing at the beach! She is too cute!
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Caroline is one well-dressed baby girl and absolutely adorable!
ReplyDeleteAww looks like such a fun vacation!!! I'm 37 weeks pregnant and seeing pictures of your cute lil daughter gets me even more excited to meet mine! :)
ReplyDeleteFUN IN THE SUN!!!! What a cute family y'all are! Glad you made time for some adult bevy's! The BEST! xo
ReplyDeleteHaha, not gonna lie, when you said you were planning a beach vacation with a newborn back when you were pregnant, I thought does she know how much work that will be?!? But totally one of those things you can't imagine until you have a newborn. :) so glad you guys had family around so you could get some true relaxation in! Love her little patriotic outfit!!
ReplyDeleteSuch sweet pics!! Caroline has a great wardrobe :)
ReplyDeleteGreat pics! Looks like a wonderful time with family! We did Myrtle Beach with my family a few weeks ago when Lawter was 7/8 weeks and we too totally appreciated all the extra helping hands so we could get in some beach time! (and too funny, the stroller was the only baby thing we brought that we didn't touch on vacation too- ha!)
ReplyDeleteLooks like an amazing weekend!
ReplyDeleteoh my gosh! SO much to say:
ReplyDelete1. you are ROCKIN' that one piece, and lookin' HOT!
2. that picture of charlie with you and C in the background is one of my all time faves
3. wish matt a belated happy bday from us! (celebrate soon!?)
4. everyone looks so happy in these pics. seriously - y'all are the cutest family ever!
love y'all! xo
Awww love :) Look how excited Charlie is to be at the beach!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet little beach vacation! So nice to have family around to give y'all some relaxing adult time :) You're looking fantastic, and I have to ask-- where did you find the green dress that you wore on the 4th? So cute!!
ReplyDeleteLooks like yal had an amazing time. Love your swimsuit you look great girl.
ReplyDeleteSounds like an amazing time!!! & I just love her little slippers at the beach!! Too, too cute!!!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh the one of her smiling and standing in the sand is too much!! Such a beauty. Hope everything returns to normal soon. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteHow much fun! I'm jealous of 10 days of pure family time. How special!!
ReplyDeleteAlso- love yours and Caroline's cute one pieces!
Sounds like a much needed, fun trip! Where'd you get your swim suit?! It's totally adorable and perfect for post-pregnancy! and your sweet baby girl in her swim suit? Too cute!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fun vacation! You are looking great, Christina!!! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome vacation - love the beach! The photos of Caroline are precious!
ReplyDeleteLove that Charlie still is very much a part of the family!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! Caroline's face in these pictures is adorable!
ReplyDeleteLooks like so much fun!!! I love the pics!
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your bathing suit is ADORABLE!! looks like such a fun time!
ReplyDeleteAll of your pictures turned out adorable!! and Caroline... melt my heart, she's perfect!
ReplyDeleteWhat awesome pics and sweet memories x
ReplyDeleteLooks so fun!! What a beautiful family - Caroline and Charlie are both adorable!!
ReplyDeleteSOOO fun!!! I loved Cocoa Beach growing up!! Such a great place :) Gorgeous fam!!
ReplyDeleteHow fun!! :) We're going to the OBX at the end of next month - I can't freaking wait!!
ReplyDeleteSo fun! Isn't it crazy how much stuff you bring now that you have a baby?! We had to get a roof top carrier this year I have no idea what we're going to do when we have 2 next year.
ReplyDeleteHow fun.. I love all the photos.. Looks like you all had a blast :)
ReplyDeletewhere is this bathing suit from?
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