Beach Week Part II

I just realized why I have such a hard time scrapbooking. I just like so many of my pictures. Suppose that's because I haven't developed a very discerning eye, but hey, they're my pictures and my scrapbooks. Unfortunately for you, that bleeds over into some of my posts. So, now you are warned. Below are my favorite people pictures from the beach, except for a few for which I have a post idea. Maybe I'll get to that at some point although my track record for getting back to good ideas isn't that great. Sorry for the tangent....here they are in no particular order.

By the end of the week, the water was very smooth and calm. (I made the mistake of saying it was like glass one day. CBT quickly corrected me. Glass is perfectly smooth. This water was not.) They were able to snorkel in the water that was almost smooth as glass.

You all must promise not to tell Dr. Sabini, my dermatologist. Yes, I was fried by the end of the week. I tried to keep sunscreen on, but there are those spots on your back and shoulders that are just impossible. Notice the boys just tan. :(

We made more than one game for playing in the pool....even when it was raining. We had a blast out there - it was a very cool pool.

Besides the fact that I love James's smile in this picture, I confess it is a gratuitous plug for the Tide. Roll Tide, Roll. (What a great game last night, but that's for another post.)

This trip was a lot about Daddy feeling better after starting his chemo. Doesn't he look great? He was feeling better by the end of the week - I'm sure the "let's attack Papa" rounds helped. (And, I am happy to report he's doing better after adjusting the dosage.)

And, we must keep things balanced. This is my dear, sweet Mother. (Sorry, Mama. I figured neither one of us has on makeup and we're both in pajamas so at least we're even in my inclusion of this picture.) She worked really hard keeping us all fed and generally taking care of us.

Christopher found some critter and was sharing it with Aunt Tammy (I'm sure she was thrilled) and James. Did I mention I wish I was still there?

Beach Week Part I

I've been pondering if I should apology for being behind and catching up if that is my perpetual state. I'm guessing probably not, so I'll just jump right in.

Last week, we were at the beach. It always a wonderful time...we go with my parents and sister and just do NOTHING. This year's week was particularly well-timed. I hadn't had any real vacation time this year. My dad had just started his chemo (which he stopped before we left - an entire other story), but the rest did him so much good. We simply had a great time.

The first night we were there, Claudette hit land right where we were so there was a lot of rain and wind, but we survived just fine.

The first day was a little overcast, but the rest of the week was phenomenal. I love seeing the water, hearing the waves and walking in the sand. It always makes me think of just how cool God is to just make all this up and let us enjoy it.

Pictures of play to come. You can check at some other photos of our trip at www.candisnaps.com.