What a fun trip we had celebrating the end of 2018 and the start of 2019. Sadly the last two years have not been the same...unfortunately our schedules just don't allow us all to get together anymore. However we had a WONDERFUL time with Lia and Stacey and their girls. It was so fun to watch the girls play together and enjoy each others company without technology. All the girls brought either their American Girl doll or their Bitty Batty. I love watching their imagination flourish playing with this. I am so thankful that they still enjoy these simple things in life.
The big girls helped prepare meals for us.
The winter scene they created with their girls.
We dodged rain off and on throughout the trip. Monday as a great day to enjoy time on the beach. It felt wonderful. Thankful for cool but warm time on the beach.
The girls were super excited that their mote actually worked and the water went into the pool.
Sweet little friends holding hands
The older girls were determined to ring in the new year at midnight. They were giddy! They ate way too many snacks and watched way too much TV but they made it!! They celebrated with sparkling grape juice! This is the first kiss Andy and I have shared at midnight in a LONG time...pretty sure we only stayed up because we wanted to celebrate with our girls.
What a gift to be able to get away from normal life and enjoy time with friends who are like family! Something about doing daily life with others is easier...laundry, prepping meals, cleaning up, etc. It's also good to see that others have struggles just like you and maybe your life with kids isn't as crazy as you thought! :-) Andy and I said this was the first year in a LONG time where we were truly able to relax because we weren't chasing a toddler. The kids were able to play independently without much supervision. I truly hope our girls will look back at these trips and have the same great memories we do!!
