Thursday, May 26, 2011

Sand between tiny toes...

I have been MIA this past week because we took a last minute trip to Orange Beach. Sometimes you've got to just leave your day-to-day life hanging, and go have some fun. And what fun it was...there is nothing like the laugh of an almost-two-year-old as the waves splash into him.  It was a very special time to experience what I envisioned while I was in the most difficult part of Damon's labor: having my two boys with me on the beach (minus the bikini. I opted for a tankini considering Damon was born 9 weeks ago...)

Here is a glimpse into our trip:

Naps on the beach

Smiles

 Wrapped up in a towel after a swim in the ocean

 Windblown hair

Burying Daddy

 On the beach where David proposed, today, three years ago

 Family time

 Dmitri loved the boat

Happy

More Smiles

 Naps

And more naps

Aside from the long car ride with a crying baby....it was perfect.

16 comments:

Christina said...

SO FUN! I loved these pictures...and look at how great you look just after having a baby!! Geesh!

the cape on the corner said...

aww, what great pictures! that beach really looks nice, too-wish we had nice blue water at the shore! what a difference 3 years makes, eh?

Kerry said...

Awww, looks like a great little getaway... and lady you are looking fab! Hope I can pull off a bathing suit this summer after the little miss arrives! :)

Cate @ Liberal Simplicity said...

This looks like so much fun! And that beach is so pretty. I love how happy you and your family always look.

Emily said...

Love the pics (especially the first one)! Looks like you guys had a blast!

Unknown said...

Aw indeed. I especially love the first photo under the umbrella :)

emily said...

oh, my goodness! so cute. he looks so happy in that boat!

Stephanie said...

Looks like a fabulous trip!

michelle said...

It looks perfect Caroline! I am so happy that you were able to get away and to such a special place. :) You have a beautiful family. :)
XO

Mama Gone Green said...

Looks fabulous. I am super jealous!

Christy said...

Oh my goodness can your family get any more precious! Thanks for sharing the pictures.

Looking fabulous too girl!

Canaan said...

Could you guys be any cuter!? The one of the baby napping on the beach is too much. LOVE your swim bottom too! Where did you get it? I'm on the hunt for a "cover my butt/hips, but not too much like a mommy swimsuit" That one does the trick!

Amanda @ Little House on the Corner said...

Aw, those pictures are so fun! Good for you guys taking a little vacay and getting in some quality time with each other!

C.LEE said...

It looks heavenly! How fun to go back with your kids to the place you got engaged! Thanks for commenting on my blog. I love yours! I am a new follower!

Samantha said...

Awwww. What a great day to remember.

The Tiny Team said...

Awesome pictures! I LOVE that first one, it's just perfect!

xo,
Amy