The Lost Post {the Beach}

If you read my last post then you may remember how I mentioned that I've been dreaming about the beach... a lot!  I desperately wish we were there, soaking up the sun and warmth, feeling the sand between my toes and splashing in the ocean.  Okay, I could really get carried away here. 

Maybe my desire is stronger this time because I know we can't just pick up and go if we wanted to.  Baby is coming soon, then there's recovery time and just time to adjust, and I'll be the first to admit you likely wouldn't find us in So Cal during the summer... it's just too crazy. 

And since I've been couped up inside on our frigid cold days and left dreaming about the warm Southern California beaches, I went in search of photos from our most recent family vacation that we took last September. 

And I realized as I was looking through all our photos that I never even finished sharing all of them.  There was one more post that should have been shared.  It was of our last few days of the trip, up in Oceanside, that we spent just relaxing and having fun down by the beach before we headed home.  It was so refreshing and fun to go through all those photos and at least get a glimpse of the beach and almost having it feel like we were there again.  Apparently this post was meant to be shared now even if it's solely for my sanity.

My Aunt and cousin and her sweet little girl had come down for a couple days to visit and join us at the beach as well.  The kids absolutely loved being there, playing in the sand and in the ocean.  And when the kids bring up family vacations the beach is on the top of their list!  Good thing, because it's at the top of mine too!  *Already dreaming up the next one!*

So here's the Lost Post: The Ultimate Family Vacation: Part 6 (Oceanside)

Winter Photoshoot

Can I just say... winter is loooong in the North.  And for some reason this winter has seemed even longer.  I can't tell you how many times I've dreamed about the beach.

Most days have been frigid cold and cloudy.  Gloomy.  Blah! 

So when the sun peaked out the other morning I jumped on the chance to get a few pictures of the kids.  I got them ready and threw them in the car and off we went to look for a decent spot to stop and get some pictures of them.  Even though it was close to mid day, not the best time as far as lighting is concerned, I think they turned out all right.

The kids had fun with our little adventure, laughing when I almost got the van stuck in the snow, and when I took a step off the side of the road not realizing just how far down the ground was and I sunk into the snow well up my leg. 

Lifestyle Photography {Reading with Daddy}

 

 

Our kiddos absolutely love their Daddy, and they love spending time playing with him but they also are so happy when he sits down and reads to them.  They could listen for hours!