We're back from the beach and I spent the better part of today doing laundry, grocery shopping, feeding my family and driving to swim practice. I'm glad I took pictures to remind me of how much fun we had because the chores and responsibilities begin the moment you walk through the front door. Here are some vacation photos and I hope to be back real soon with a bit of making.
I call this photo, "country kiddos see elevator in the big city hotel." Makes me so happy that they have this time to be kids and run through acres of woods with big sticks - there will be plenty of time to ride elevators when they're all grown up.
And now I'm off to catch up on what you all have been up to... Happy Monday!
Looks like a great vacation! So much fun. My kids would be so jealous if I showed them the pics :)
Posted by: Andrea | April 11, 2010 at 10:12 PM
What lovely pictures! I'm so glad you got some family time away!
Posted by: alyssa spring | April 11, 2010 at 10:43 PM
Looks like you had a wonderful time! So true about life getting right back to normal when you walk in the front door!
Posted by: wishes, true and kind | April 11, 2010 at 11:27 PM
glad you had a good time and looks like good weather too! welcome home : )
Posted by: Denise | April 12, 2010 at 12:24 AM
oh lovely lovely beach! It makes you feel so free, doesnt it?
very beautiful post!
Posted by: Mamaayanna | April 12, 2010 at 08:52 AM
WOW! NExt time I'd like to come.
You killed me with the elevator shot. Eben and Sam pretty much get into a fist right over who gets to push buttons on the elevator when they get to see one.
One of the perks of not living in a city, huh.
Glad that you had a good time.
Posted by: Adirondack Mama | April 12, 2010 at 09:22 AM
Welcome home....I'm glad your trip was wonderful and filled with wonder. Elevators and escalators and hotel pools were all we used to need for a great vacation. Sometimes, I just thought about driving into the nearest city and getting a room in the biggest hotel for a weekend. That's all my brood ever seemed to care about. Sorry about the piles of laundry. Reality is harsh.
Posted by: Jodi | April 12, 2010 at 11:12 AM
How fun! I would love to take my kids to the beach some day...for now they will have to enjoy the sand dunes!
Suzy
Posted by: Hip Mountain Mama | April 12, 2010 at 11:18 AM
Wonderful pictures ~ and I so agree about the elevator! Looks like you enjoyed some lovely weather and even if not the best children still go in the water :)
Posted by: MrPuffy | April 12, 2010 at 11:47 AM
I also love how our children delight in the little things... just going out for an icecream brings squeals of delight.
Glad you had a wonderful time.
And let yourself ease into the routine again (easy for me to say, but hard for me to do too without getting overwhelmed.)
Warm wishes, Tonya
Posted by: Plain and Joyful Living | April 12, 2010 at 12:10 PM
How the heck did I miss that you were so close?!?!?! You must email next time you are in the area.
Posted by: Eren | April 12, 2010 at 12:16 PM
What fun~I love seeing kids playing in the sand and running through the water. It's so simple and pure.
Glad you had a great vacation. Your pictures are lovely. Makes me want to run away to the beach.
Ruth
Posted by: Ruth | April 12, 2010 at 06:44 PM
So jealous! Looks like you guys had a great vacation :) I love the elevator photo, too funny, and yes they'll be plenty of time for elevators later in life.
Posted by: Stephanie | April 12, 2010 at 07:32 PM
I love seeing your kids scampering around the beach enjoying themselves. That elevator picture is too cute! Isn't it great they can be tickled with an elevator!? Hope your reentry time goes smoothly...it's always hard coming home from a wonderful vacation - back to reality.
Posted by: Lisa Q | April 12, 2010 at 07:40 PM
So true about diving right back into the chores and routines. I recognized the Virginia Marine Science Museum; fun isn't it? I've been interested in sewing lately, collecting thrift store fabric; I'm blaming/giving you credit for it!!
Posted by: Rose | April 12, 2010 at 10:02 PM
Oof! I took my own mini-vacation looking at your pictures and then the dryer buzzer went off. Unfair. Welcome home!
Posted by: Jenny | April 13, 2010 at 08:54 AM
Beautiful photos! It looks so WARM I can hardly believe it (I woke up to at least six new inches of snow this morning). : ) It looks like you and your family had a wonderful trip. It'll be nice to have you around bloggy-land again, though.
Posted by: christina | April 13, 2010 at 03:16 PM
your beach photos make me long for summer vacation, but by the looks of the calendar that will be here soon enough! I know just how you feel with the re-entry process. I dread it so much I try make sure the house is completely cleaned and laundry done before we leave...and that's hard to do. glad your break was restful.
Posted by: kristyn | April 14, 2010 at 09:08 AM
aww. your pictures made me smile.
glad you had a great getaway!!
Posted by: leslie | April 14, 2010 at 08:12 PM