ST AUGUSTINE BEACH SUMMER VACATION 2015
For 28 years Ruth and Kevin have rented a condo at Ocean Gallery and they have invited all the family to pile in and enjoy St Augustine Beach in July. Some years Kim and her family rented a condo next to Ruth's to fit more family. The years at this beach hold so many of the most wonderful memories of our family summer vacations. The beautiful beach, the pool, the night dancing, the family gathering at the best restaurants, the game nights, the crafting, the shopping, the sightseeing, the afternoon thunderstorms, the biking,and the
just relaxing makes for a great vacation. As the families keep growing I decided to rent a cottage about 2 miles down the beach from Ruth and Kevin to accommodate my ever growing brood this year. So Pat, Jerren and Ama and I stayed in an adorable cottage meeting up everyday with the family gang on the beach, at the pool and restaurants. Every morning I got up with the other vacationing early birds to walk the beach and watch the sunrise. Then a bike ride on the beach or to Starbucks. And then playtime on the beach with Ama, dinner and games with my sisters and family---Pat's mom and dad came to join us too-it was a glorious two weeks and we came back home with many wonderful memories and reservations for three cottages next year!
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| My morning walk |
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| Tadpole and Willie loved the bike rides on the beach and to Starbucks |
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The vacation started with a
Bryan Adams concert at St Augustine amphitheater
And what a show!
He and his band were awesome! |
The main event every day was spending time on this beautiful beach!
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Ama loved having you put your head back
so she could pretend to wash your hair! |
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| It's not easy organizing a large family/friends bike ride |
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| Oooooooh Oma it feels so nice!! |
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Fourth of July
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| Oma's beach house |
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Ama loved Oma's beach hat--
Conor and Meg's awesome cooler came in handy |
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| Oma's hat and flip flops look good on Ama |
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| Ok, I can't help it-I just think she is beautiful! |
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| Willie and Tadpole waiting for beach bike ride |
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| Oma tries a new do on Ama |
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| Yes, we like it! |
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A smooch for Papa!
The pictures continue...... |
