A Week at the Beach

We spent the whole week at the beach last week.  We are usually a Wednesday-Sunday {or shorter} vacations kind of family, but we tried something new this year.  It was fabulous!  I wondered if I'd be ready to come home after a week, but I could have stayed another week.  My parents rented a house in in Destin, FL and let my sister and I and our families stay the first four days, and then my parents came down the rest of the week.  We loved it and have already requested to do it again... maybe even this year:) 

Of course we took a million pictures.  Here are some of my favorites:

The last day we were there, Candace Nelson {Candace Nelson Photography} took pictures of Trent.  Not only is she super sweet and great with children; she's an incredible photographer!!  I'm trying to narrow down my 30+ favorites:)

Puddle Jumpers and Ice Cream Sandwiches

We are at the beach this week, and I've discovered two new favorite things in the few days we've been here.  First, the puddle jumper I bought this last year, but I think Trent was too young for it.  This year, at two, it's perfect!  He loves it- so much that he wants to wear it inside the house.  In a couple of hours, he figured out how to swim/get around the pool by himself wearing the puddle jumper.

Next, Skinny Cow's Strawberry Shortcake ice cream sandwiches.  They are divine.  Buy some ASAP.  We bought them at Wal-Mart.

And since I've already taken hundreds of pictures, I'll go ahead and post a few...

Have a great week!  I'll be back soon with a beach recap.  

Prayers for Tuscaloosa

Please pray for Tuscaloosa and the other cities devastated by this tornado.  I honestly can not imagine the pain and suffering these people are enduring.  I am so thankful to see so many people coming together to help one another, and I pray it continues.
Mike and I spent four years at UA, and I am there each week for work.  It's a special place full of  amazing people.  Thank God none of our close friends or families {Mike's brother, Brandon, lives there now} were physically hurt.  If you're interested in helping victims, you can read about some options here.