Here I am again friends! It's been a busy hot summer for us as I know it has been for you. It's always good to reflect on the good things that happen among the life challenges that seem to crop up.
For many years we have come together as a family to our happy place--the beach. This August family tradition is a wonderful way to enjoy each other's company. Days on the beach are our favorites, but some years the weather keeps us inside.
This year was one of them. The tropical storm Debby was making her way up the Atlantic coastline.
The views from our balcony changed quite quickly. Along with rain and fog we kept ourselves busy. Eating, cooking, playing games filled our time together.
Miles taught us all how to play the card game Spit. No, it does not involve spitting (thank goodness) but is a two person game that is fun and involves quick thinking. Noel certainly gave Miles a run for his money while I must admit he was quite faster than me!
Bear and Miles enjoyed quick games as both of them are always up for challenges.
Grady bought a thousand piece puzzle from home that proved to be quite hard to see the different colorations of the pieces on the tiled coffee table. So we moved lamps around for better viewing.
After hours of working on this puzzle we were all happy to have it solved before our week was over.
Noel, Peter, and Samuel shared a laugh early one morning watching a video.
Though the weather was not ideal we did enjoy daily walks and our times together. We were treated to many beautiful rainbows, that my photos don't do justice!
Miles even ventured in the ocean for some body board surfing.
It's hard to believe our grandchildren are now all in their twenties! We are so blessed to have these special times that we can all get together.
All of us have a special affinity to the ocean. It's the perfect spot to gather year after year!
"The heart of man is very much like the sea, it has its storms, it has its tides in its depths, it has its pearls too. " Vincent van Gogh
A quote from The Letters of Vincent van Gogh.
Thank you for taking a look at our annual family beach trip!
