Years ago our family made the decision to save up and go on a family vacation once a year. When the kids were younger we surprised them each year at Christmas time with the destination. Now that they are older, it takes a bit more coordinating, so we plan together. With our second daughter in college now, it takes a even more planning as we have to go when she is on break. Because she is in school not so close to us, this year we decided to pick her up and just keep heading south, ending up at the beach. Ironically, it is the same place she was born 19 years ago.
Yes, we were at the beach for an entire week. I forgot how much I love the beach. I forgot about the clear water and the white sand! You see, Colorado is by far my favorite location we have lived. There is something about the mountains that just makes my heart sing. But I grew up spending summers at the beach and spent a lot of my early adulthood at my father's places at the beach. We have a lot of beautiful memories of the beach, but we haven't been there in a while.
It was nice to see the surf and sand again! To breathe in the salt air and listen to the waves- it has a way of relaxing your whole body.
We really did NOTHING except on one of our colder days, on which we went to the Gulfarium in Destin to see the animals.
Despite the fact that the first few days were colder that I had hoped, we had a fabulous time. Some friends came to stay with us a few nights, and we got to reconnect with a few other friends as well. It was a time of rest, healing, and fun in the sun!
Counting the days until we can go back!
Blessings,
Welcome! Follow our family of 6 on our military moving, God loving, homeschool adventure! We are honored you have joined us and look forward to hearing from you.
It looks like a wonderful break especially in the middle of winter. We are counting the days until our spring break trip. That is our Christmas gift from my Father-in-law.
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