2017: Saint George Island- Home Again at Beach Fever
I am writing this several months later because this trip was something very special followed by momma’s sudden passing. None of us had any idea it was just around the corner. So. As I write this, almost a year later as we anticipate going back soon, I plan to write and post pictures in the spirit in which would make Momma happy. Just like EVERY year, we had an AMAZING time and that is what Momma loved— for us to love being with each other-- and we certainly do! It was a super special week before we even knew what a significant week it would be for all of us. Momma, thank you for making all of this happen. I told you many times, it may be yours and Daddy’s best idea yet. ; ) We are grateful for the investment and we will enjoy it as long as we possibly can.
We love the anticipation of all we get to do here and I love the picture above because with a beach and a kayak, much fun is coming! It was Julia's first time to deep sea fish. She got up SUPER EARLY with the rest of them and she and Megan had an adventure with Jeff and Blake.
The kids usually wind up with the paddle board. Either one of us has the kayak or the paddle board is more challenging when they choose to stand up on it!
My boy is changing all of the time and he hardly EVER allows me to take pictures of him because his "hair is not right!!!!!"
These are the last Julia's beach pictures with braces! We have so many from every year. NEXT summer it will be SENIOR pictures!! Yikes!
Bill is always good to get pictures to document their cycling on and off the island.
He prefers the mountains but embraces this trip excitedly every year. And he looks GREAT on the beach. ; )
We were ALL so glad to be back at Beach Fever after a summer of water damage remodeling. It truly felt like coming home!
Patty and I finally timed it right and got out with the dolphins. We got out a little too far according to the beach combers so next year we will have to exercise more caution. Like the adults we are.
Hand and Foot picture to send to the ones we were missing. RJ and Hunter {and Jason}, WE MISSED YOU!!!!!
Momma had a thing for Fanta drinks last spring and summer. Citrus tasted good to her in lots of things. Bill improved on the Fanta and made them Frosted Oranges.
Thankful that Bill and Patty pack the games each year. It's a BIG DEAL. It provides for so much distraction from the sun and FUN competition.
I always run out on the boardwalk right before we pull out Saturday morning and every time, it's beautiful. This was year 14 and year 11 at Beach Fever. Brighton wasn't even one when we started. I love my family-- my extended family too. By God's grace we truly enjoy one another -- or hide our annoyances REALLY WELL. We will do it again in about a month and a half-- and without Momma, it will be strange and hard and sad and lots of things I don't even know yet. But we will all be together-- BE will people who KNEW her and LOVED her and that brings an enormous amount of comfort. See you soon, St. George.
We love the anticipation of all we get to do here and I love the picture above because with a beach and a kayak, much fun is coming! It was Julia's first time to deep sea fish. She got up SUPER EARLY with the rest of them and she and Megan had an adventure with Jeff and Blake.
The kids usually wind up with the paddle board. Either one of us has the kayak or the paddle board is more challenging when they choose to stand up on it!
My boy is changing all of the time and he hardly EVER allows me to take pictures of him because his "hair is not right!!!!!"
These are the last Julia's beach pictures with braces! We have so many from every year. NEXT summer it will be SENIOR pictures!! Yikes!
Bill is always good to get pictures to document their cycling on and off the island.
Blake is surely celebrating a win here-- at the other team's expense and B's back!!
He prefers the mountains but embraces this trip excitedly every year. And he looks GREAT on the beach. ; )
We were ALL so glad to be back at Beach Fever after a summer of water damage remodeling. It truly felt like coming home!
Patty and I finally timed it right and got out with the dolphins. We got out a little too far according to the beach combers so next year we will have to exercise more caution. Like the adults we are.
Hand and Foot picture to send to the ones we were missing. RJ and Hunter {and Jason}, WE MISSED YOU!!!!!
Momma had a thing for Fanta drinks last spring and summer. Citrus tasted good to her in lots of things. Bill improved on the Fanta and made them Frosted Oranges.
Every. Year.
Great braces memory
So grateful for and PROUD of these two--adding a little "extra" wherever they go!
Blake making fun of SOMEONE'S KanJam throw-- like, OVER HERE???
Thankful that Bill and Patty pack the games each year. It's a BIG DEAL. It provides for so much distraction from the sun and FUN competition.
Aunt Ebby's-- always picture worthy!!
Uncle George-- and Daddy AND Aunt Patsy-- the breakfast cooks extraordinaire.....
Socks.
Guestbook entry-- not sure why I have not taken pictures of these every year!
I always run out on the boardwalk right before we pull out Saturday morning and every time, it's beautiful. This was year 14 and year 11 at Beach Fever. Brighton wasn't even one when we started. I love my family-- my extended family too. By God's grace we truly enjoy one another -- or hide our annoyances REALLY WELL. We will do it again in about a month and a half-- and without Momma, it will be strange and hard and sad and lots of things I don't even know yet. But we will all be together-- BE will people who KNEW her and LOVED her and that brings an enormous amount of comfort. See you soon, St. George.
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