Beachy

We ventured down to the gulf last weekend and I am ready to venture back there.

It's amazing how my idea of the "perfect" beach vacation has changed.

No more are the days filled with putt-putt, paddle-ball, body-surfing, castle-building and what-not.

Now are the days of....well, as little as possible.

Perhaps it's due to our overly busy schedules at home.

Between grad school and work and life, a relaxing day is pretty rare.

One day, GT and I were laying on our beach chairs doing NOTHING.

He spotted a college-aged fellow digging away at the sand.

GT, "You know how I know that guy doesn't have a job?"

me, "How is that, stud muffin?"

GT, "People with jobs are too tired to dig in the sand on vacation". 

true that

Don't get me wrong.

I love an action packed trip.

But, sometimes...just sometimes...a true vacay is warranted and appreciated.

 The coveted R&R

Mother, mother ocean...i have heard your call. -Jimmy B

I did partake in some activity

hosting a growing baby

4.5 months into this gig and feeling pretty great

my beach cowboy

my extended fam was also at the beach, just a few miles down at a house

We spent Memorial day with them.

I failed to take many pics. probably because we were busy, not being busy

the beard makes it's maiden voyage to the beach

the ladies that make things happen

i did study each morning for a few hours

i'll tell ya something

homework at the beach isn't as bad

AS bad, i said.

bella

I love this girl to pieces

My cousins are pretty awesome. Probably the most awesome

summer nights are THE best

i couldn't help myself.

these came home with us.

Rested and Grateful,

Kate