Family Vacation part 1

We were so incredibly blessed to go on a fabulous family vacation in September. We found out about a ministry that blesses pastors and missionaries with a very affordable place to stay at the beach in Florida. It was about an hour south of Tampa-definitely a drive, but so worth it! We had an amazing time, I cannot even express how good it was for our family to get away and do this-just us! We pray we can do it again. Not going to write a ton about the trip, just going to tell stories through our pictures.

We got into FL around 4, and enjoyed a beautiful walk on the beach!

Little man took this shot-I think he did a great job!!!

First day in the ocean...water was perfect....just a tad cooler than lukewarm.

Owen loved the water and begged to go swimming at 8am almost everyday. We generallly made him wait til 9am! =)

One of my favorite things about Joe is how he loves to have fun! He and Owen are so fun to watch together. Owen and Selah are lucky to have this guy as their dad. And I'm just plain lucky!

My little beach bum.

We met up with our dear friends Dan, Sarah, and their daughter Parker. We met them in CO and have stayed in contact ever since. It takes no work to pick up with them, and I love that!

Owen and Parker taking a little stroll on the beach.