slightly elegant

So, I'm finally back:) After being gone for so long, it sure does feel good to be home again. But, I must say, the beach was a lot of fun! This was the first time Brandon had ever been to the beach where it was warm enough for him to swim, and he very much enjoyed himself. And, for myself...let's just say I'm going to make it tradition to go to the beach at least once a year. I've completely fallen in love with it.

  My family's land is flourishing with rich history of five generations. The house of my great-great grand-father still stands, along with his barn. Right down the street is my great grand-father's house, where my great grand-mother still lives. It is the place where my grand-mother, and her brother and sisters have made their own homes.

    Quality time with family is always good:)

And, I'm off! I'll be gone for a whopping three weeks, to visit my my dad and mom's side of the family for a week. Then, we're headed to the beach, and right after we're going to visit my step-sisters in Ohio. But, don't worry, I'll keep you guys updated on my travels! Do you have any plans for summer break?

I got these little sand play cutouts in a Vera Bradley catalog, and thought they would be so cute to play with on the beach! ^ The down side...there is sand everywhere! Especially in my hair!

Saturday finally came, our trip to the beach! The eleven hour drive became almost unbearable, but there couldn't be more that I'd ask for! We have a beach house right up on the beach, and the view just took my breath away when I saw it. After unpacking everything, we went down to the ocean just for walk, but ended up playing in it. I admit, for a girl that's never played in it before I had a lot of fun! It makes me want to join the Coast Guard just to move here. On Sunday, I got a little time on the beach to do a little relaxing before some rain came through the area. Later, we went to a restaurant called Nibils . I went in with little expectations, but came out a very satisfied girl. They had the best salads/ranch dressing I have eaten in quite a while, and the plate size was much more than any one person can eat, so of course had dinner there as well. :) I don't know about you, but after spending a day in the sun, and having a nice meal in my sto...

So, I have officially one week until I head of to the beach. I've never actually swam in the ocean, I went there once when I was younger, but it was winter, so I of course couldn't swim. But, this summer, I'm going with my boyfriend and his family!It will finally will be some down time from my hardest year of high school, and my frightening first year of college. I want to catch up on some reading, maybe do a little painting, and finally just relax. I can't wait until I smell that heavy scent of salt from the ocean, which I remember very clearly from when I was a child.