The beach trip with the family was ah-mazing. A whole week of togetherness, relaxation, fun and good times. And we didn’t even get tired of each other – I don’t think.

We stayed in a house in Miramar Beach (just east of Destin and before Sandestin). It’s in a neighborhood called Frangista Beach. We used to drive by it when Josh and I were little and we’d stare at the big houses and think “that must be where the rich people stay.” Ha. While we are certainly not, our foursome was a sixsome this trip and we needed more room! The “Happy Go Lucky” was perfect and I want to live there forever.

There were porches for sitting and catching up and drinking coffee and I miss the “Happy Go Lucky” house already.

Here is a photo overload for you – and all of my iPhone photos can be seen here: https://plus.google.com/photos/103099989861665011156/albums/5744751461106338641?authkey=CIGIwMeTu9yFHA

My sweet parents – about to smooch.

We celebrated my birthday a little early while we were all together. Donut Hole doughnuts – way better than cake!

We had my birthday dinner in Baytowne Wharf at Acme Oyster House.

And topped it with a Fat Tuesday daiquiri.

Dewey Destin – so tiny and such a great hole in the wall dive seafood joint. We watched a mama dolphin and baby dolphin frolic after dinner.

Check out the rain wall moving in. So cool.

Our view when we stepped on the boardwalk to head down to the beach. I miss it!

And some courtesy of my awesome photog sis-in-law.

Rinsing the sand off or doing the “Stanky Leg” – who knows.

I’ve been doing that for years – apparently.

My supermodel brother and sister-in-law.

Me and my main squeeze – and my birthday dress from my Mom and Dad! Mom had some help from her personal shopper, Ashley.

My little familia.

And then we had a thirsty Thursday. Things happened – like this.

I had to go undercover for a while.

I love this brother of mine.

We may not be right, but they’re my family and I wouldn’t trade them for the world.

Can’t wait for the next Wade beach vacay! Family is a blessing –and it’s even a bigger blessing when you actually enjoy being around them. Mine is the best. Truth.

XOXO,
Jenn