Family Time

Our family has been quite disconnected lately.  We knew that we needed to take time to be as a family with no distractions or commitments.  On a whim of crazy and desperation to gain control, we hopped in the car and drove to Florida.  We headed to Panama City Beach after a pit stop at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta.  We enjoyed our time in the sunshine, surf, and sand.  Each child picked out something that they wanted to do on vacation.  Nathan has been talking about going to the Georgia Aquarium for several years.  He wanted to see the whale sharks in addition to his beloved penguin friends.  Micah wanted to see the beach.  Claire wanted to visit the American Girl store and dine with her bitty baby.  Hannah is all about the swimming.  We are happy to say that all kids were able to check off the items in their list.  We are grateful that we had the opportunity to create memories as a family of six.  We talk of vacation memories often and it was difficult for Micah to understand and relate.  He can now say that he has been on vacation.  Although there was a fair share of bickering, we had a great time!  It was a wonderful way to end the summer.  T-minus one week until school starts!

We're off!

Georgia Aquarium

Picking a winner with this family pic!

One of the whale sharks.  This viewing area was amazing!

They were excited to finally arrive in FL!!

Micah's first feel of the ocean.

Hannah's first swim in the ocean.

God's beauty on display

Micah's catch of the day.  A HUGE school of fish was right at the shore line.  It was actually quite disgusting, but the kids loved it (and so did the sea gulls!).

They loved riding the waves!

The girls loved their trip to the "baby store."

The tea was a hit!

We are in trouble!

These crazy kids...

...give this trip a thumbs up!