You've come a Long way, baby

We got back yesterday from a wonderful trip to South Padre Island with Sadie and Poppi.

I have to admit, beach vacations are not typically my first choice. Matt grew up going to South Padre all the time as a kid and has wonderful memories from his family trips, but I only remember going to Galveston a few times and I remember the Railroad Museum more than I remember the beach.

I am pretty high-maintenance at the beach - the sand gets everywhere and annoys me, the saltwater gets in my eyes (if I even get in the water) and I like to have a chair and umbrella.

But this trip was different. Being at the beach with my family was like being a kid again. We splashed in the waves, chased seagulls, collected seashells and built a sandcastle. Seeing the girls have so much fun gave me a whole new appreciation for the beach, and I started to understand why Matt loves it so much. I also took several hundred photos.

Larkin and Layne had the best time, and I loved it, too.

Thank you, Sadie and Poppi, for a wonderful week at the beach!