July 11-14, 2013 we took a much needed family vacation to Port Aransas! We met up with our favorite families from Del Rio the Hill’s and had a great time. We checked into the most amazing Gulf Shores Cadmiums! The Hill’s have been staying here for over 13 years and we are so excited to have been invited to join in their family tradition! The beach was so peaceful! The boys loved it and Peyton was a little unsure about the sand. She enjoyed the pool, but I think the sound of the ocean caused her to be exhausted because she slept most of the vacation! Chelsea is a pretty amazing photographer so our entire vacation is professionally done!!
Day 1 and Peyton has Sam Ray & Jackie wrapped around her finger! These two are getting married in March and are going to make INCEDIBLE parents!
Searching for shells, digging holes and building sandcastles were daily events! We also went crab hunting at night! The water in Port A is so clear and there is actual white sand! We would joke with other vacationers because we live 20 minutes from the coast, but drove 4 hours for clear water!
On any given day you would find the adults sitting in the chairs in the water! The kids played and played. We had such a relaxing time!
We would all head up to the condos for lunch and usually we would head to the pool. Peyton took naps most days while we were at the pool and we could see our room so it was nice. Next year I will not forget the video monitor!
The kids were having dance parties, watched TV and just played.
A few of my favorite priceless family moments that Chelsea captured for us!
Chelsea, Jackie, Sam Ray, Erin & Mary Hill were the most amazing hosts! We cannot thank you for the best summer vacation. We plan to do this for the years to come. Gene and Sam Ray have been best friends since they were little. They grew up together and now it’s sweet to watch our families grow together. Maybe in a couple of years they will have a little one to take to the beach.
My twinkies! These two love each other so much. Trace is a good big brother and I think Peyton is settling him down a little.
Afternoon pool fun! 
This little one started out the summer SCARED of the water and by the end of vacation he was doing flips and being thrown in the air!
My baby loves!
Trenton is the best big brother, best first born we could ask for. He is kind, caring and always smiling. He wears his heart on his sleeve. He is so smart and funny.
Trace is our fiery middle little. He does EVERYTHING on his own time frame. He is demanding and stubborn, but will defend his brother & sister at the drop of a hat. He has a big heart and does love to cuddle. He cracks us up, hence the bucket on the head picture. He isn’t shy at all! He is the light in our life and definitely keeps us going!
Peyton is the sweet princess. She eats and sleeps! STILL even at almost a year old. She adores her brothers and is learning very quickly how to manipulate them! Her big eyes just steal your heart. She enjoyed vacation as much as a baby could. It was hilarious to watch her in her float at the pool. She just kicked around like a little fish!
Trace ended up having double ear infections and Peyton got impetigo while we were on vacation. This landed us in the urgent care immediately upon our arrival home. The kids travelled well and were very well behaved on vacation. I cannot say it enough, but we had the BEST time!
