We could not wait for our annual beach trip...we considered going somewhere new, but we always come back to our favorite place...it's become a much anticipated family tradition! We were ready to get an early start Saturday morning...well...a little later than we planned, but we were finally on our way! We followed the GPS and it took us a different route...the same route 4 billion other beach-seekers were taking...we finally ventured off on a back road and started moving! It was worth the drive...we finally made it and got checked in by 5:30. We had to hit the beach for a quick stroll...the beach was beautiful...the sand under our toes, the wind in our face...life is good! We strolled along the beach for a bit, then headed out to our favorite Mexican place at Litchfield...LaPlaya...yummy!!! We hit Piggly Wiggly to stock up on a few things on our way back and then we were ready to call it a night so we would be ready to hit the beach first thing in the a.m. Our first morning on the beach was perfect...bright and sunny...waves rolling in...beautiful water...a perfect day!!! The boys stayed in the water for hours...Anna and I were back and forth between the water and the sand. Anna was warming up to the water and the waves...lots of fun and laughter...a great day! Jeffery and the boys gave that boogie-board quite a workout...they were diving under the waves and just having a great time together...it was wonderful to just watch them!

Thank you, God, for the amazing swimming pool you created for us to enjoy...it is just breathtaking and with every wave, we are reminded of your mighty, awesome power!