Vacation Photos, Part 1

In the most tragic of events, I lost my camera on the way back home from our family vacation... Somewhere en route between Charleston and San Francisco.  Heartbreaking.  Absolutely heartbreaking.  But let's not talk about it or I will ugly cry.

Although not the same, I am so thankful I took a bunch of photos with my iPhone so at least we have something from this trip.  

We had the best time in Isle of Palms, South Carolina.  Soaked up a bunch of sun, played in the ocean, relaxed, drank good wine, ate Southern BBQ, collected seashells, built sandcastles, met Elmo, met sweet baby Drew, wrote our names in the sand, watched beautiful sunsets, and made a million awesome memories with our family.  We are a lucky bunch.

Instalucca

Swimming lessons

New Hello Kitty sunglasses that LC picked out and has worn for three straight days.

Daddy got home from work!  Always a big deal around here :)

And their magical shadow...

Dress up with friends.  These are their "Wedding dresses"

Three is sweet!  Don't let anyone tell you otherwise! 

"This is my fort, Mama!"

A good part of the afternoon was spent with Lucca living in her fort under the dining room table, with all her necessities: extra shoes, water, pen, a book and some toys.

Three-year-olds are the best.

Gig Harbor

Our little family had the best time in Gig Harbor last weekend.  It is just wrong for sisters to live 2 states away.  Wrong I tell ya!  

We hiked, we barbecued, we swam, made s'mores, rode bikes, went to the beach, collected rocks, had a slumber party, fed bunnies, and ate birthday cake.  If that's not three year old heaven, I don't know what is.  It was so fun to get our little triplets back together, and now with Jackson in the mix it's just the best cousin fun you ever did see.

Swishers, we love you...your home, your dog and your hospitality.    Let's do it again soon!

Great photos -- but seriously, if I see my sister one more time without us getting a photo together I might die.

Summerlicious

I think it's safe to say somebody's been having a good week around here!!! Our kids don't get many sweets, but these smokin' hot, no air conditioning, summer days have called for cold afternoon treats galore. Thankfully, my kid goes for the mochi toppings on her froyo. Could be worse!