As mentioned, Grace and Lauren had a lengthy winter break this year consisting of a full three weeks off from school. We went back and forth on how to spend that time because tackling a trip (however small) in and around the Christmas holidays can be daunting, at least to me. Also, we knew that we would likely have rain for much of the break because historically that seems to be the case. While weighing whether to spend a rainy week at home or on the road, we recalled last year's rainy two week break, and then spontaneously decided at the last minute to go to the beach. We totally had a rainy trip, but we packed our raincoats, rain boots and umbrellas and decided to embrace the experience versus encountering cabin fever at home.
We had rain for a few hours each day, and we planned our day around that, meaning we had plenty of time each day to get out and explore. When the rain stopped, everyone would come outside at once, and we met lots of friends in the square and even organized a few "touch" football games. We were there December 28th through January 2nd, and the crowd consisted mostly of owners so the neighborhood had a nice, home-y feel to it - or at least second-home-y feel. We were clearly crashing their Christmas party.
We also watched the Alabama v. Michigan State game, went shopping, spent a morning at an arcade and just simply relaxed. We were envious of all the casual cyclists and are looking forward to taking the bikes in the future. Individually, each child is probably ready, but we need to work on the logistics of cycling with three children. Bicycles + beach equals nirvana in my book.
Santa brought me a new lens for Christmas, and I couldn't resist taking innumerable photos on this trip. Because it's the first time I had used this lens, the shots aren't great, but the subjects more than carry my technical shortcomings. There is a learning curve with any new piece of equipment.
(William George has some good height, but Gracie probably would have topped it back in her jumping prime.)
We returned relaxed, but are ready to return.
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