"The family. We were a strange little band of characters trudging through life sharing diseases and toothpaste, coveting one another's desserts, hiding shampoo, borrowing money, locking each other out of our rooms, inflicting pain and kissing to heal it in the same instant, loving, laughing, defending, and trying to figure out the common thread that bound us all together." ~Erma Bombeck
About a month ago, we spent a few days in Port Aransas with my parents and brother's family for some rest, relaxation, and a much anticipated visit. We had a great time together. We spent time at the beach and pool, went to the aquarium, watched movies, talked a lot, had some good fresh seafood, and ate more than our share of yummy ice cream.
Lindy, Brendan, & Bryce having fun at the aquarium
Mom taking in the sights and sounds of the beach. Totally not a sun, heat, or beach person but a super, duper GREAT sport.
Bryce with the coveted watering can
Can you really dig a hole to China?
Dani, didn't you see the sign? Please don't feed the seagulls!
Bren chillin' in the sand...
Great sand castle, Uncle Jeff!
My beautiful girl...
Don't be judging! Yep, our kids are eating their psketti in their undies. So???
Brendan enjoying his 5th birhday
Lindy enjoying Brendan's Transformer Party
I was a little bummed that my new camera locked up in the severe Texas humidity so I wasn't able to experiment with it as much as I wanted. I had grand plans to do the proverbial family beach shots in white. This year the humidity, race against the sunset, crazy wind, some punchy kids, and my lack of photography knowledge kept me from getting the "perfect" shots I had pictured in my head AND had documented on a list.
I'm beginning to think our beach shots will always be bloopers...I have to remind myself it is all about the memory, though, and we have plenty of great ones.
Jeff, Danielle, and the B boys--Bryce (6) and Brendan (5)
My precious parents
The cousins
About a month ago, we spent a few days in Port Aransas with my parents and brother's family for some rest, relaxation, and a much anticipated visit. We had a great time together. We spent time at the beach and pool, went to the aquarium, watched movies, talked a lot, had some good fresh seafood, and ate more than our share of yummy ice cream.
Lindy, Brendan, & Bryce having fun at the aquarium
Mom taking in the sights and sounds of the beach. Totally not a sun, heat, or beach person but a super, duper GREAT sport.
Bryce with the coveted watering can
Can you really dig a hole to China?
Dani, didn't you see the sign? Please don't feed the seagulls!
Bren chillin' in the sand...
Great sand castle, Uncle Jeff!
My beautiful girl...
Don't be judging! Yep, our kids are eating their psketti in their undies. So???
Brendan enjoying his 5th birhday
Lindy enjoying Brendan's Transformer PartyI was a little bummed that my new camera locked up in the severe Texas humidity so I wasn't able to experiment with it as much as I wanted. I had grand plans to do the proverbial family beach shots in white. This year the humidity, race against the sunset, crazy wind, some punchy kids, and my lack of photography knowledge kept me from getting the "perfect" shots I had pictured in my head AND had documented on a list.
I'm beginning to think our beach shots will always be bloopers...I have to remind myself it is all about the memory, though, and we have plenty of great ones.
Jeff, Danielle, and the B boys--Bryce (6) and Brendan (5)
My precious parents
The cousins
Us with Mom & Dad...
Did I mention it was windy and humid?
Hey, no fair! He got the height, looks, and brains! RATS.
A phenomenal sunset!
Did I mention it was windy and humid?
Hey, no fair! He got the height, looks, and brains! RATS.
A phenomenal sunset!Thanks, everyone, for coming our way to spend time with us. We look forward to the next adventure. I'm already coming up with the next picture scheme. KIDDING!!!
7 comments:
Hey...you got them all to wear white...half the battle!!! It is hard when you have a large group to get everyone in a good moment...I think I would have been intimidated by that! What kind of camera did you score??? DO tell...
I think these pictures were pretty darn good...love that one with the sunset!!! Spectaclular!
love that last picture! :) isn't God so good to send pretty sunsets and happy families just for us??
Adorable beach pictures! It looks like you had a blast!
The pictures look GREAT! And it looks like you all had a fabulous time! We are going to the beach at Thanksgiving and I cannot wait for Karleigh Mei to see it!
Wow, what a gorgeous family photo!! And love the one with you and your hubby and that gorgeous sunset. It looks like you all had fun. Love the 'psketti in their undies. he he
I think the pictures turned out great!! It is so hard to get good beach pictures, isn't it? That wind is just not very hair friendly. : )
Thanks for the kind words you left on our blog!!
I hope you have a great week-end!
I think the photos look great. I learned this summer that with the humidity...it is best to set your camera bag outside for about 10 minutes before the shoot...then take it out of the bag for about 10 minutes before you take photos. It is a way to slowly acclimate the camera from the cold AC to the humid sea air. it works...just takes some planning.
More importantly though, it looks like you had a really nice visit with family:)
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