I would have loved a ‘perfect’ family photo (where Ruthie has all of her clothes on and we all kind-of blended better); but, sometimes it’s easier just to grab a stranger off the beach, yell for all the kids to run over and, 20 seconds later, let everyone go back to looking for crabs… 
I tried to get the cousins together for a real picture. But, that only lasted a second…
My sister and her husband, Jason…
My sister grabbed my camera from me. Next time, I’m going to give her the task of convincing Ross and Ruthie to join us for a quick family picture. NOT an easy task; so I’ll just be happy with the sweet picture she DID get of us with Rayna.. 
My sweet, loving, giving and wonderful parents… 
He’s my fave… 
Hey, Parker! The best-dressed kid on the beach! 
Last year’s photo… Same spot… A year later…
“Don’t laugh, sissy!”
-Ruthie (only 2… making-up games… dishing out orders)
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again…
Everyone needs a “Ross” on vacation. He’s fun. He’s excited. He’s adventurous…
Just a few phone pictures… 
When Little Mermaid was left at the pool, Spider-man will have to take her place… 
“Go wit’ me, Ra-Ra!”
-Ruthie
We *tried* for a family photo using a GoPro and mirror. Didn’t work quite as well as I’d hoped…
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Counting down for NEXT year…
[…] We always try to get a stranger to snap a super-quick photo of us on the beach before we leave. One of these years, I’m going to put some effort into it; but, at this point, it’s just not worth it to make everyone match (…or SMILE in Ruthie’s case)! Waiting on Naomi… (She’s due TODAY!) […]