Family Activities

The last week and a half have been so crazy and so so fun!  My sisters were in town from the 15th-20th, and we just had a complete blast, and did so much.  First, we took a girls only beach trip (including myself, mom, my sister Lenore, and other sister, Cora) where we went outlet shopping, had the most amazing lunch of our lives at the cutest place in Williamsburg, got lost on the way to the beach, finally made it to the beach, ate the most disgusting dinner at the ugliest little place in VA Beach (maybe exaggerating a little), stayed in a special "ocean view" room (which actually didnt end up being a ocean view room, but more of a crusty-down-a-scary-alley kind of room), and had lots of fun and laughed uncontrollably.  (My sister, Lenore, was the main picture taker during the trip - so I'll need to fill in some space on the post with more pics later)

The next day, Friday, Craig and the kids, along with my dad, two brothers, and my nephew came to have a beach day with us.  It was so fun, and the kids had a blast.  Ella and Isaac both loved being held in the ocean/jumping over waves, and playing in the sand.  This was Isaac's first trip to the beach and Ella's second!  Hopefully we'll go back soon!

On Saturday we had a surprise brunch for my mom to celebrate her 60th birthday!  She had most of her girlfriends and their spouses there, most of her kids there, and lot's of delicious food.  I'd say it was a success.  On the menu: fresh fruit with honey yogurt dip, biscuits with homemade blackberry butter and toasted pecan honey butter, spinach/tomato/bacon quiche, and a whoopee pie cake (my mom's favorite).

My parents with five of their six kids, along with Craig, Easton, and Ella.

During their trip we also went to my little brother, Cordell's, high school graduation (I still can't believe it!!!), celebrated Father's Day, and had a heated political conversation which I plan to never ever do again.