July and The Beach!

We were finally able to get a change to our scenery this July with our annual family beach trip to New Smyrna Beach.  This was one of our best trips there in several years.  I'm not sure if was being around people again, the beautiful weather we enjoyed, or simply getting to travel, but it was great.  I'm so thankful we have this tradition.

Mia and Papa enjoyed lots of time together, whether hanging out in the condo or boogey-boarding in the ocean.

I sure do love my people.

One of the coolest parts of the week was seeing a Space-X launch from the beach.  It was so bright!  It was a gorgeous day, so we were able to follow the rocket quite high into the sky.

Nice form for cornhole Papa!

We took a break from the sun one day to drive to Orlando and enjoy a delicious Giordanos' pizza.  It was almost like being in Chicago!

Look at that cheese pull!

Much love for these people.

We are so thankful for Granna and Papa.  They're always great, but we such do appreciate that they share their condo with us each year.  I love this time with them.

Dad with his brothers; these three are something else!

Sid, Elaine, Papa, Granna, Judy, Joe, Robin, Randy, and Georgia.  All these cousins love this time with their families.

A somewhat socially responsible picture gathering this year.

It was a wonderful week that we needed!

A few other things going on this month:

Lily has been loving the paint by number kits that we purchased.  Here are three recent ones that she completed.

Decker was not super excited to have the tortilla blanket put on him, but he may the biggest fan of the Dad's beef jerky.

 I love when Lily gets creative.  She made this box for Avery to celebrate her birthday.  She painted the balloons on the cover and then made it a blue theme since that's Avery's favorite color.  She filled it with all sorts of goodies...candies, gum, nail polish, candle, card, etc.  It was so cool!

 More examples of Lily's creativity.  Love it!

 We went up to The Battery for dinner one evening, not connecting that it was finally opening day at home for the Braves.  No one is allowed inside the stadium, but many gathered just outside to watch the game on the big screen.  This is baseball in quarantine times.

It's been a hot month, but we're grateful that we are all healthy and doing well.