A few weeks before Christmas I decided that we all needed some sort of variety in life and booked us a place on Emerald Isle for a short getaway to the beach, for the weekend before Christmas. We rented an awesome huge house that was just bought by the lady who usually rents out a cheaper smaller house. But she still let me rent out the new house for the small house price!
On the first day, the weather was simply fantastic! It was warm (ish) and sunny. We spent a few hours on the beach.
The kids actually got in the water, but promptly ran out.
Oh yes, they tried.
The best we got!
Look at this lady with no ACL;). I don’t go around jumping and hopping, but it was pretty good I could jump a bit...lightly.
Katya sending herself good vibes by wearing a BYU sweatshirt.
Lots of four square.
And then we went for a LOOONG walk all the way to where the beach sort of ends and an inlet starts.
They actually think this is an awesome picture. 😳
Nice wide beach, almost all to ourselves.
No make up on Robert or me, feeling light and simple.
Winter beach picture at its best.
We all loved this picture of Mark but he thinks it’s too silly. The funny thing is this is exactly what he looks like when he is having a great time!
My four favorite people!
How to do a family picture on the beach without a tripod using some big pebbles.
Photo session for Katya.
Trust me, when I try to copy this same pose and face, somehow it doesn’t look this cute at all!
This is all I am left to work with.
Look at this gorgeous sunset!
That night we had some yummy take out dinner and watched a movie till late.
We spent the day doing VERY relaxing things. Look at this--glorious!!! Nowhere to rush and nothing on the to-do list.
More movies, food, and a puzzle! I bought a puzzle just for the trip to see who would actually like to do it.
And they are done.
We had a slow cooked dinner and stayed up watching another movie.
In the morning, before we checked out, we walked to the beach and enjoyed some cloudy but calm weather.
Pickleball didn’t really happen this time.
But four square did!
I finally got some pictures of Alex and that was quite an achievement!
We spent this usually very busy weekend by getting away from all the last minute errans and get togethers. And it didn’t even really feel like we were missing out as this is probably the best year to not be busy hanging out. The biggest motivation was the fact that Katya is leaving very soon and I wanted an extra excuse to be together as our family. I just love when it’s just us!
The End.
Lyana.
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