Given the fact that we took almost 1,000 pictures while on vacation, I thought I would spread the love and devote a few posts to our favorite week of the year…beach week! If you’re thinking of taking a beach vacation this year and have yet to choose a destination, seriously consider Rosemary Beach, Florida or any other town up and down Highway 30A…you won’t be disappointed! (and no, this isn’t a sponsored post, this is me exclaiming my genuine love for the Florida panhandle)
We were lucky enough to snag the same beach house we stayed at last year and were impressed yet again…the location, accommodations, and beach access are key for us and the orange casa never ceases to amaze us…I think we have been spoiled!
Once we arrived, it was time to immediately put our toes in the sand, spend some time unpacking the cars, and then heading to the store to stock up on weekly essentials, before grabbing Angelina’s for dinner (a tradition we always have pizza the first night). We then had a few fun cocktails, and called it an early night so we could be in prime time shape for our first full day.
Little Bit and Pappy
Checking out the sand and the beach with Mimi and Pap!
Me and My Big Girl
Sunset…This is for You Pappy!
Toes in the Sand!
Sunday morning started out with a fancy breakfast around the dining room table…complete with Lucky Charms and mini pancakes (yes, we go all out, right?) Then it was time to get our hoard of beach supplies together and take the 653 trips back and forth to get it all set up. We spent the entire day at the beach…savoring every bit of our first day of perfect weather (breezy, mid-80s, and sunny the entire week-we were lucky in the weather department!).
Pretty sure my lungs almost collapsed after Pappy and I blew up this pool
Daddy filling up our play pool…a new item we brought this time and
it was great for wrangling the minis
We were a bit nervous about Carson and whether she would like the beach, but I should’ve known…this baby LOVED the water and the sand…she ate plenty of it and took a few nosedives face first of course. She was like a sea turtle and couldn’t get enough! P.S. I’m obsessed with her chunky little legs in a bathing suit
Daddy and CC out in the ocean
Building our first family sand castle!!
Is it nap time yet???
Fun in the Sun! We were so fortunate to have Alex come with us again this year…
so much help so we could enjoy some adult time, too!
Me and my big girl waiting for the waves to splash us!
Nothing sweeter than a baby in a hat…Go Vols!
Jeff’s wish of having a beach companion to build with finally came true!
Beach toys taste great Mom!
That afternoon, we headed back to the house to regroup, get baths (because that take another 2.5 hours to get all of us ready), and then we ventured to
The Red Bar for our first dinner out! Lucky for us, there was no wait
(that never happens) and we were able to enjoy some sunset pictures, too.
Not the best attempt at a family picture, but oh well…we take what we can get!
Pay no attention to the baby trying to jump out of my arms đ
Carson and Pappy…her favorite perch to sit on!
Heading to see the beach and the sunset
Cutest parents…love them so much!
My sweet family…our vacation was just what the doctor ordered!!
Stay tuned for more beach fun coming your way this week!!
Your photos are beautiful!! Looks like such a wonderful family vacation!! Your little ones are total beach babes!!
Ah! Looks beautiful & like so much fun!! Can't wait to hear about the rest!!
Looks like such a great time. Natasha, I love your pants and your Moms skirt too, where did you find your pants?
Thank you!!! A recent Target find…they are SO comfy, too!!
Thank you!
LOVE these pictures, looks like you guys had the best time! We're in the Ft. Lauderdale area, but I'm going to check out the panhandle for a getaway. Also, what a great idea to bring a kiddie pool!
Hope you have a great Monday!
You have the sweetest family. Look at how happy Carson is up on his shoulders! So sweet, such great pictures.
What a fun vacay!!!! Love the pictures! đ
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Hey Natasha, you have probably been asked this one million times… But where do you buy CC's adorable hair bows & how many inches are they? They are the perfect size!!
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I think I need to do a blog post dedicated to the bows đ
No problem…I buy them from http://www.juliasbowtique.com and I get her the 4 inch ones!! They are a WONDERFUL price, too
Thank you for the helpful & prompt reply!
I would love a blog post on the girls' hair accessory collection & how you keep them organized! đ
I live in Pensacola on the Gulf Coast just about an hour and a half from Seaside and Rosemary Beach. We absolutely love it down there and I've had so much fun seeing you and Darci's family vacay pictures here. It's the cutest and quantist little family friendly town ever. I swear. Your family is adorable and enjoy the rest of your vacation!
Loving all the pictures, it looks like you all had a wonderful time!! I am counting the days until we can get our toes in the sand, until then we are soaking up the sun at the pool! đ I am dying at the cuteness of Caroline in that ball cap, she is adorable. Glad you all had a great time, and I can't wait to see the rest of the pictures!!
What a wonderful trip! I adore Rosemary Beach. I tried to find a last minute rental there for the summer after our plans to head to the Bahamas with my family fell through but it seems everyone loves Rosemary as everything is just about booked solid till August! Next year for sure! You and the girls look so adorable in these photos – they're such cutie pies!
SUCH a great trip!!!! I love that y'all used a blow up pool on the beach. I am going to have to remember that for our beach vacays. Everyone looks so beautiful and sunkissed!
What a great vacation…Love your black swim cover up! Is it from Target as well?
Love it!! We will be staying in Risenary Beach in August – it's our favorite place ever!!
Gorgeous Pictures!! those little ladies are so cute!!! It looks like it was so fun!! I want to go there!!!! kisses
I love their beach buckets! where on earth did you find them?
what a fun vacation! the water is so BLUE! xo jillian – cornflake dreams stop by! I'm hosting a giveaway.
Man oh man this makes me want to take a beach vacation SO badly! We've gone to Destin the past 3 years and it has been amazing. No vacation this year since my little brother decided to get married. Little brothers, always getting in the way đ đ
I love that your girls have a Pappy. My dad goes by Pappy too. So sweet!
Looks like the best vacation ever, you are so lucky to have gotten so much special time with your parents & girls together!! Also, I can't get over how much Carsen looks like your mom!
Awesome! We just got back from St. George Island, Florida (about the same distance from Panama City Beach, just on the other side) and had a blast. We love the panhandle too. Love all the pictures of your little ladies! I can't believe how grown up they both are these days! Great idea to take your parents along for extra help. We may have to do that next year when we go with 2 babies.
Looks like such a great vacation!! You all are the just the cutest little family. So glad to hear Carson liked the beach- Miller's the same age and we're going in a month so I'm hoping I have the same results!! Can't wait to see the rest of the pics
We are going to Rosemary next August and already are looking for beach houses. We want one on the water and I wanted to know the one that you rented, it looks perfect!
cutest family ever! I officially want to go to rosemary beach now. how do you have such awesome hair!? and I love their sweet matching outfits!!! đ
What a PERFECT few days…I can't wait to read the rest! Your parents look like the sweetest everything – parents, grandparents and friends!! Lucky gal!! And the girls are just too cute….random question – did they nap back at the house or on the beach? We are debating whether we should get one of those half-tents, but I don't know if Cam will even use it!
Looks like it was a beautiful vacation! And what a good idea, kiddy pool on the beach for the babes!!
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Your posts are making me miss my trip, too! The girls are just too cute together! We almost went to red bar but didn't know about the wait. Do you mind telling me the vrbo? My parents and I are looking for a place in september and would love to check this one out!
FRIEND! I tried to pick a favorite photo…. I really did, but it's impossible. Such happy, smiling faces — love that your whole crew goes every year! I think we need to invite our parents or my best friend next year!
Ps – can't get over Carson's rolls in her swimsuit! I mean!! Glad you had such a wonderful trip. I swear, next year we need to plan ahead and make sure our trips overlap if possible so we can finally sip a cocktail (or three) on the beach together! And clearly, CC and J need to be introduced! đ XO.
I just discovered your blog today and am in love! I love your style and ah…Rosemary beach looks beautiful! Do you mind me asking where you got your peach top that's in the last photo with the paisley pants? Thanks! đ
sure!! i bought it at Loft right before vacation đ
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