a break.

spring break that is. we decided a bit last minute to head to the beach for the second half of the kids spring break. it was glorious to be together as a family and just spend time together in such a peaceful and gorgeous environment. something about seeing the ocean, smelling the air, hearing the waves, and looking out at the vast open water gives me such peace. 
hard to come back, but so appreciative to get away and just be together. until next time cali....i shall dream of you.

looking back.

looking back at old, or not really that old, beach photos i was overwhelmed with gratitude for what we have in this big family of ours. every summer we are truly blessed to reunite the cousins into what feels like a week of one big party. swimming, eating, more eating, hippo cookies, giggles, baseball on the beach, talent shows, and cousins just getting to be together. it really is amazing, and i am just so incredibly thankful. 
boy i can not wait to be back there soon. the more the merrier! pretty soon we're going to need to rent our own beach. ha!