3 Little Schmits: Vacation Wrap Up

Our vacation was wonderful. A dream come true. We left around midnight, arrived Tuesday, and were back home early Monday morning. Almost an entire week on the beautiful sandy beach. We were blessed with a privately owned beach house to borrow for the week. Not a rental, just a kind heart willing to let us use the place. Private neighborhood, private beach, anything a girl could ask for. Their kindness brings me to tears. They helped me have the vacation of a lifetime.

We watched Elliot experience his first beach adventure. The sand, the ocean was all too much to take in. He loved playing in the sand. He hated the ocean. He would run up to the waters edge, point, and scream. Then would promptly run off, then repeat the whole thing again. Up higher on the beach he was fine. Just give the boy a bucket and shovel, and he was happy.

Our sad sandcastle was built a few days later. Sad that 4 adults helped create a pitiful castle. Lets admit, we had no idea what we were doing. Our castle ended up looking like a run down fortress. Or "burial mound" as my husband would say. I guess we are not castle builders.

Eric and I took long walks to the beach each night. My parents watched the baby while we went out to walk. It may be cliche but I love walking the beach at night. Watching the sunset on the water, seeing the stars come out. We took pictures, talked, played in the sand just the two of us. A few moments alone to forget everything happening. Our nights walking were bliss.

Now all that said, we did have time to shop! Mom and I would sneak out while Elliot napped (Paw Paw, and Dad on baby duty) and go out to the outlet/malls. I think Elliot got an entire new wardrobe! We also got a few goodies for ourselves. I managed to get a new outfit, and some comfy clothes for around the house. Me finding anything is always a treat.

To sum it up, it was the perfect get away. We had some wonderful food, shopping, and playtime. I think it helped take our minds off everything thats going on, and whats to come. For a few days it helped us feel normal. We were truly blessed that my parents were able to accompany us and arrange the entire vacation for us. It allowed us to have some much needed family time together. Ill admit that there were times tears were shed, but for the most part we kept positive outlooks. I cannot begin to thank the people that allowed this to happen. I am forever in their debt, and truly blessed at the sheer kindness people have shown me and my family.

Now for the good stuff...Pictures!