Family Fun Under the Sun

This past week, we loaded up and met MiMi, Gus, Jan and Ev down in Daytona for a few days. Avalynn had a blast! MiMi and Gus had already been there for 3 days, so the Loves had some catching up to do. Thankfully, Craig was able to drive down Friday after work and stayed until Tuesday morning. We were very excited that Uncle Jay and Kimberly got to join us for a couple days too! Avalynn loves her Uncle "Bubba" and knows whatever she wants, he'll get (especially food).

So thankful I had plenty of babysitters because it took all of us to keep an eye on Avalynn. Not only is she fearless of the ocean, but she isn't into just sitting and playing in the sand. She had to be moving ALL day! One of the highlights was Gus catching fish in his cast net and letting Avalynn play with them. She definitely has some tom-boy in her. She would love on the fishy and of course cried when we had to throw them back. No need to worry, she got a new pet, Daddy found her a hermit crab, whom she named "George"...big surprise there. Saturday night, when the whole family was together, we went to eat at Park's Seafood. Which just happened to be the restaurant my parents ate at during their first vacation as a married couple (29 years ago). Sunday was our last night with Jay and Kimberly so we let him pick. It was a local italian place, which served amazing homemade pizza! Monday it was overcast so no sun for us. Craig, Avalynn and I loaded up and went to eat at a local seafood restaurant outside. I'm not a big fish eater but whatever I had, was delish. Avalynn thought so too because she ate half of my filet. Monday evening, Craig and I were going to have a date night, but it didn't get past our bar-b-que dinner. We rode by Krispy Kreme and the hot sign was on. I'm pretty sure it's against the law to pass one without stopping when that's the case.So, we made a detour and surprised Gus with a dozen donuts. It was a sad morning Tuesday when we had to all load up to head home, 4 days was not near long enough. Back to reality :(

On a different note, Craig and I have decided to put our house on the market. We've been talking about it for a while now and I finally decided to be proactive and do it! Hopefully we can sell it ourselves, if not, we'll involve a realtor. So, if y'all know of anyone looking for an adorable starter home, send them our way! We're not sure where we'll end up, someone in N. FL though. Craig's going to need a shorter commute. It's been hard on him getting home when I'm putting Avalynn to bed. Just praying God puts us where He pleases. I have mixed emotions. Not only did we put our blood, sweat and tears into that house, but all of our family and friends are here. Who knows, it may be on the market a while.

Completey Fearless!

Very upset about having to throw her fish back.

Cutest little beach bottom.

Jumping in the water and going under does not stop this one.

Filling the need to fill the ocean with sand.

Avalynn's pet "George" (he did not make it home)

Finally worn out!

Date Night

No matter how many times we tried, we could not get a descent picture.