{Sunshine Sunday}

This past week we've been on vacation. We spent 3 days at Rehoboth Beach in Delaware, our home state. It was our first hotel stay with Jackson, and our first extended beach vacation, just the 3 of us.

We had so much fun, and we enjoyed the time we got to spend together as a family. We really felt like we had to make the most of it before things get crazy the next few months when school starts for me, and as I look for a new job. 

We left on Wednesday morning, and had breakfast in Dover with MomMom Peggy, Kyle's grandmother, since her house was halfway way to the beach. We decided after that to spend a few hours at Killens Pond State Park, and visit the water park they have. It was really crowded with camp kids, but Jackson loved the little water slides they had for his age. 

Thursday wasn't a great beach day. It was cold, windy, and overcast with a constant threat of rain. We spent some time on the boardwalk playing mini golf, and enjoyed some arcade games. Jackson won an armful of stuffed animals, and couldn't have been any happier. Thursday evening we decided we didn't want to waste any more beach time, so after dinner we packed up chairs, and some beach toys and set up on the beach even though it was a little chilly. The sun was starting to peek through the clouds even though it was almost sunset. We hung out on the beach for a while, and had a good portion of the beach to ourselves. We didn't swim, but spent time relaxing, playing in the sand, and flying our kite.

On Friday, we had great weather, and we were on the beach by 9:30am, before most other people arrived. We got a great spot up front near the waters edge, and spent hours playing in the sand, and jumping waves. It was an amazing day. Kyle has never been much for the beach, but has recently started enjoying it. I was so happy to see him loving the ocean, and not wanting to leave. The rest of the day was spent having lunch, riding rides at Funland, and then stopped for dinner on our way home.

I am so happy, and grateful that we had those few days together at the beach, and the entire week together as a family. I love my little family so much, and can't imagine my life without them. Any
time spent together with them is time well spent. I hope I never take them for granted.

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This week we will be getting back into our daily hustle of work, and everyday life. I am working on some new designs for the Hoot & Bumble shop, so I'll be excited to show you what's coming next.

Don't forget to use the 10% off a purchase of $6 or more with coupon code VACATION2013. Ends Tuesday July 30th.