Sunset Beach | A Family Vacation Photo Journal

A few weeks ago, we had our annual family vacation at Sunset Beach. This has been a summer tradition for over 15 years now. The week was filled with sand, sun, water, good food and lots of good memories with friends and family.

We spent most of our time in the water because this little man couldn't get enough.

We drove trucks in the sand...

and threw water up in the air.

We blew bubbles on the porch...

and found pure joy in popping them.

We played corn hole in the driveway.

We enjoyed fresh pasta for dinner...

and a surplus of fresh tomatoes from the market each day.

We celebrated my parent's 40th Anniversary/Vow Renewal with a ceremony on the beach, complete with a rainbow, dinner, dessert and a pile of cards from family and friends from all seasons of their lives.

This was the sunset that topped off a perfect evening. Isn't God amazing?!

We jumped the waves...

and squealed with delight as they just kept coming.

We had sweet cousin time...

and fun in the tidal pools.

Emmett is definitely a beach baby. He plays hard. Eats well. And sleeps like a rock. The sand is his playground and his favorite activity is to run. (And then be chased.) This summer, he ran straight towards the water as soon as our feet hit the sand and wanted to go deeper and deeper into the ocean. He's so fearless. He did get taken out by a couple of waves, knocked right over and soaked, but he would get right back up again for more. Towards the end of the week, he found out how fun the tidal pools can be. He waded through them, water up to his armpits, just trying to fall over so he could go under the water. I think it's safe to say that he enjoyed himself thoroughly.

Sunset Beach, you are my happy place. I can't wait to return in October.

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