Saturday, 21 June 2014

Beach, Boys and a Bunch of Cousins

Snow days, you did not have the last laugh......

WE DID!

The last day of school was in JUNE this year due to the long, hard, snowy winter, but to show Ol' Man Winter who's boss...

We were packed and headed to the beach as soon as the last bell rang!

TO THE BEACH OR BUST!





This was one of the most unique family vacations ever, but one of the most memorable!

We were able to spend half the week with one side of the family and half the week with the other:)  I'm not sure we will ever be able to manage that again, but what a blessing for my boys to see almost all of their cousins in one week.

ROUND ONE: Ross Family

Brayden and Luke are only months apart....which makes for a perfect playmate.


And where you have cousins, amazing uncles aren't far away.......especially ones that help you jump big waves!


and then there is always time for some sand surfing too!













Naps for a 6 year old don't come often.....

But there is something about the beach that makes us ALL relax!






We LOVED the resort we stayed :) Blake's uncles owns a condo and we were so impressed with how family oriented it was for all ages.

Movie night by the pool was a hit!



The three boys had a blast together!  I love that these cousins live three states apart but see each other multiple times a year.  








Cousins ROUND TWO:
As we waited for the Richey clan to show, we grabbed some beach time....




Did I mention that the Richey make BOYS?  Yes, like there has been ONE girl in 62 years.  Yep, the name will live on forever.  And Emaline will be spoiled rotten. It's a given.  


Great Grandmother Richey with her great grandsons! She loved the beach :)







But there was someone missing this time.......Daddy.
Work wouldn't allow him to join this time, but we called several times and told him how much we loved and missed him!


and then it was back to the sand and water!

















The week came to a close, but not before I captured some pictures that I will always cherish.  
Next time we visit the beach....we will have six tiny feet in the sand :) 


The beach always holds a special place in my heart.  It just seems to give a glimpse of harmony and peace.  I love just seeing how majestic the ocean is, compared to how small each grain of sand is.....and it reminds me over and over how mighty our Lord is and will always be.


Monday, 2 June 2014

Meet Emaline

With grateful and full hearts, we would like to introduce you to....




Emaline  Joy  An  Richey





She is now and forevermore, a daughter, little sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin and child of the KING!




We have much to say and stories to tell about how the Lord led us to her...

it is nothing short of the hand of God and a miracle that she is ours forever!  



We are so thankful and OVER THE MOON for our girl and her kissable dimples :-)




Friday, 9 May 2014

"Two" Cute

 TWO cuties, different leagues, different teams....

same adorableness!