It was so amazing to have all the grandkids (19) together, something which may not as easily happen in the future, with our oldest, Elayna just graduating from high school and heading off to college.
The ocean was unusually clear and blue, due to rare ocean currents. Sunsets and sunrises were spectacular, viewed from the balcony of the beach house.
Cousin time is always good. They all grow up too quickly!
In the morning, we'd set up the big beach tents, and load the kids in the truck on occasion -- but mostly they just walked right onto the beach from the house.
Everyone enjoyed carefree, exceptional beach days.
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| Don't know what Grandpa was trying to catch here. But he sure did have fun! |
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| breakfast on the balcony |
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| Grandpa and Andy loved showing off their barbecue skills |
We even got to celebrate Hugh's 2nd birthday!
So many happy memories were created on the Surfside beach. We love our family so much and love being with them! Nothing brings us greater joy or bigger smiles to our faces!
