Our Annual Family Vacation

Every summer we go with my parents to my grandparents place in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware for a week of fun and relaxation. I knew this year was going to be even more fun than usual since it would be Madison's first time when she could actually participate in things. I was especially excited about taking her to the beach for the first time and riding the baby rides on the boardwalk for the first time. It was a vacation with many "firsts."

Here are some of the highlights:

She loved riding the rides - wanted to try all of them - and squealed super loudly on the swings. It was so cute. We all took turns riding certain rides with her. It was just as much fun for us as it was for her :-)

She loved the beach. She would sit in the sand and play for as long as we would let her. She even would walk down to the water and let it rush up over her.

My parents always do something really special for my birthday (my birthday usually falls while we are on vacation). This year, like most, when asked what I wanted to eat, I didn't hesitate to say "CRABS!!" So, thank you mom and dad for all the fun memories, for providing such a fun trip for us (since Joseph was without a job and we couldn't afford much), and for making my birthday special every year. We love you!