A week in Rosemary Beach | 2018

 

Beach Trip 2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Our week together was so very memorable. We had a fun time with the babies on the beach this year. It gets a little more fun with every year that passes, even though that means they are GROWING up! We had a big family affair this year. Mama's and Daddy's, grandparents, and Grandmommy, the whole crew of cousins and aunts and uncles all made the trip. I know we are so blessed to have these years together. Taking big family trips is so chaotic and crazy, but having four generations crammed into one beach house for a whole week is so worth it! I know it won't always be this way, so we are hanging onto these days of having each other near.

 

I have LOVED hearing them talk about all the fun they had while on vacation. They have already asked to go back several times, and even tried packing a bag!

 

This year we decided to absolutely never, ever never plan a beach trip in September. This was two out of two trips that had left us with hurricane anxiety. Thankfully, we only had one day of bad weather, but nothing horrible. We had a cozy day staying in,  just watching the rain fall.

 

We ate out most nights, because isn't that one of the best parts of a vacation?! FOOD. We all LOVE food, it was a hard choice choosing a place each night. We managed to try a few new places and loved it all!

 

Once we got settled back at home from a fun week at the beach I was definitely ready for the start of fall. Unfortunately, Tennessee isn't going to feel like fall for a few more weeks. Until then I will begin to search for all the cute fall necessities for the kiddos. Zara's toddler selection gets me every time!

 

Have a great weekend everyone.

 

 

 

 

 

Britt

 

 

 

 

Rosemary Beach // part 1

Part One

Rosemary Beach / 30 A

 Our vacation started out a little wet as we ventured south through hurricane Irma! 

After all, it's not a beach vacation without a little hurricane drama.. Am I right? 

Thankfully it didn't last long, only some rain and a bit of wind. In just a little over seven hours we had finally made it to our Florida beach house rental, where we would spend the next five days with the whole family, just beachin' it. 

Once we arrived we finally settled in around two am that Tuesday morning. Yes that's an AM after that number two!! Whew.. We completely passed out and we were ready for the first day at the beach just five hours later.

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day one

Our morning routine went like this

wake up. breakfast. suits. sunscreen. beach 

and you cannot forget coffee.

 The babies did really well on the beach. They were both old enough to appreciate the sand and were not too afraid of the waves. It took them a little bit of time to get used to, but they jumped right into the fun pretty quick. Their routines were barely compromised at all. They still napped, and the naps were much needed each day. It turned into FAMILY nap session most days. NOT complaining a bit! 

this boys first feel of the sand. and my nephew ready for fun in the background. :)

okkay, this isn't so bad!

baby boy loved napping in the morning on his daily beach wagon rides.

sweetest thing ever.. I can't get enough of those baby rolls covered in sand.

oh my heart.

look at those sleepy cheeks

this never happens at home. I soaked up all the baby cuddles while they lasted

PS look at Heidi in the lounge chair..this is perfect!!

 

How cute is my sis-in-law and my little niece?! Loved spending time with them this last week.

Our first night to dinner we decided on the Great Southern Cafe in Seaside. It was the bomb.

Shrimp and grits did it for me, the best ever! 

my dad and sister

 the most handsome boys of mine

full bellies + full hearts for our first beach day

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day two

  family breakfast + a first french braid for my little Heidi girl.

I can't believe how big she has grown this summer.

Their Papaw spent an hour digging them the perfect sand chair 

They loved it! How cute are these two?! Sweet cousin memories.

I was able to lay this little fella down and relax for a minute.

my sweet grandmommy 

and no baby in hand.. feels sooo weird!

Heidi and her Abba aka Abigail/my sister!

Nonny and her sweet Heidi girl.

We ended the day with dinner in, and a walk to the sugar shack down the street!

 We found Heidi smuggling suckers and tootsie rolls throughout the store, safe to say I think it was a highlight of her trip. 

outfit details 

bralette with gray dress/aerie

gray rvca maxi dress/similar here

palm print bathing suit/amazon

 spray tans for all the ladies on the trip by me!

Thanks for reading this little corner of life from 

the Minelli tribe.

xo Britt 

The ocean stirs the heart, inspires the imagination, and brings eternal joy to the soul.

-Wyland