June Beach Trip

We were fortunate enough to be able to spend a week in Myrtle Beach for an entire week with my family. We had a very relaxing and enjoyable time and even had good weather all week long. Oh yea and there was an alligator in the ocean. (don't worry I'll explain later)

Our house for the week "Captain's Choice"

Normally my family (Parents, siblings, grandparents, cousins) goes to Myrtle and we just rent hotel rooms for the week. This year we decided to get a big house and all stay together! It was fun being able to hang out with everyone and catch up on life since we live so far away and aren't able to do that often.

Due to the wedding we were in, Brett and I got to the house reallllly late (2amish) Saturday night. Sunday was a restful day ending with our tradition of a Sunday night beach walk.

Everyone on the beach, rule #1 of the beach:your clothes do not have to match:) Caleb obviously doesn't follow this rule, thus looks way better than everyone else...

Since I love the beach oh so much, I got up early (for me) everyday and hit the beach! And another tradition I go in at lunch time and fix mom and I and this year Brett, lunch and take it to the beach to eat! Then I stay on the beach until the last possible minute...aka time to help cook dinner...

One of our first days in the ocean, Caleb looked over and found....You will never guess....an army man! This is only exciting because Justin was unable to go to the beach with us this year because he was in Africa with the Marines. So we made the little army man "Justin" for the week. He even played putt-putt with us one night!

Almost a hole in one!
(please ignore the blurriness)

Such a wonderful trip and a much needed vacation from life! I can't wait to go back! Here are a few more pictures from our trip.

Brett, myself, and Caleb playing Skee ball!

Brett & I at Putt-Putt

Before going out one night.

Caleb and I

Probable one of the coolest things ever! Its a huge hamster ball...on water..you get inside of it and try and walk around...so great to watch!

Sorry ladies....He's taken!

Us with Myrtle...He's a cow. Brett won him for me at the baloon-dart-thingy. No Big Deal.

Oh yes...the alligator. So on Thursday I'm sittin on the beach, my hair tie broke, so I head to the house to get another. Upon my return everyone that was sitting on the beach, spread for a mile or so, were now all right in front of my towel/chair! Weird. To my surprise in front of all those people were lifeguards, animal control, and cops. "What was wrong" I asked out loud. Thinking has someone drowned... Then the lady next to me answered "There's an alligator in the water! Needless to say we weren't allowed in the water for the next 45 minutes or so. They ended up following the thing down the beach and chasing it down with jet-ski. We never heard if they actually caught it or not. So I was paranoid to get in the water and every time air hit me I would freak.

Can't really see it in the picture but the animal control and trucks are behind us.


Count down to Beach Trip 2011: 354 days and counting...

Lovin Summer ♥

I love the summer, mainly because a) there are no allergens, aka I don't feel like I'm gonna die every time I step outside. and b) the Beach. I love the beach. If you ever make me mad, just give me some sand and an ocean and by lunch time you will be back on my good side:)

Last weekend one of my best friends, Jenny, got married! It was such a fun and beautiful day. Well actually it rained, but she was great didn't complain, and in my opinions had one of the prettiest weddings I've ever attended. It was beautiful.

Isn't she gorgeous! I'm so blessed to have such wonderful friends!
Me with 2 of my best friends from high school at the rehearsal dinner-Jen & Jess
Again before the wedding

The wedding was in Independence Virginia, population really small. But it was one of the cutest little towns!
The wedding site-Bourne Davis Inn, Bed & Breakfast

It really was a lot of fun. I was able to see several friends from high school that I haven't seen in years, and introduce them to Brett. Speaking of Brett, he is the best wedding date ever! Seriously, I am so blessed. In the past year he has attended wedding after wedding of my girlfriends and has just been a trooper!

*photo by Steve Sheppard
Us having a blast dancin at the reception, and probably keeping everyone else entertained.

After the reception we headed for.....yup...the BEACH! It was a really long drive and once again Mr. Amazing was well amazing...He drove...the entire way, and I of course feel asleep. I just don't know how people stay awake in cars, I hit the seat and I'm out!

I woke up long enough to take a picture:)