So much fun at the beach I almost forgot to take pictures

We rented a beach house with a bunch of my family in Florida for a little vacation. It was so wonderful--I just love it there. (the BP oil spill was a non-issue. I actually forgot to be concerned once I saw the beach and water.) Between my cousins and us, we had 7 kids there. 2 five year olds, 1 four year old, 1 three year old, 1 two year old, a one year old and a newborn...which I think more than explains why I say I was having so much fun I almost forgot to take pictures.
The boys (Sam, Barrett, and Kyle) enjoyed bunking together in the same room at night. I think the only reason this worked is because they were so exhausted from swimming that they didn't have the energy to be monkeys. Avery (age 2) told me excitedly every morning that she got to sleep on an air mattress. Too cute. It very well may have been the highlight of the trip for her. After the kids went to bed the adults played games. I am not really sure how they slept through the noise we were making.


My aunt and uncle with their grandkids, Sam, Kenley, Ella, and Avery sitting on the front porch of the beach house.


The kids walking down the beach access path


Sandy toes: Ella, Avery, Sam, Barrett (Kyle was not feeling it)


Barrett on the beach. I should have taken more pics that night because it rained every other night after--bummer.


Avery holding a tiny seashell.


I love this picture of Goofball Kyle.


Barrett relaxing in a chair at Seaside.


Kyle called himself a "Scooby Diver" whenever he was wearing goggles.


Miss Annabelle looking glamourous poolside in the tiniest swimsuit anyone has ever seen.


Celebrating! Cody and I renewed our wedding vows on the beach in celebration of our 10th anniversary.
We did not want the occassion to pass us by and we wanted to do something to show our children that we love each other and value our marriage. We plan to get our vows renewed in Vegas by Elvis for our 15th anniversary! (We had a photographer, but I don't have the pics she took yet.)