Graham Family Beach Trip

Let me preface this by saying we haven't been on a full family vacation in probably 5 years and a lot can change in 4 years. We have added husbands, graduated from high school and college and added 5 grandkids in the past 4 years. With 17 of us and counting it is obviously difficult to get us all together, especially for a vacation but with Alex graduating from CHHS the end of May we decided to get it together and make a quick trip to the beach with everyone for Memorial Day. We had a great time as always and got to do lots. The kids got to hang out at Pier Park, bungee, rock climb, ride trains, eat ice cream and just have fun together. We enjoyed great weather, great food and even snuck in family photos take by candacenelsonphotography.com

She and David did an amazing job as usual and we will cherish the photos for years to come.

Nana, Addison and Hope waiting for dinner.

Graham showing his skills.
Aliee loved this. She did it twice during the weekend.Of course, Cole loved the train so we all jumped on for a quick ride. This was the first of probably 5 or 6 rides during the weekend for Cole. He can't get enough of it.

Aunt Alex shared her candy apple with Owen who loved it if you can't tell. He also loved Aunt Hope.

Having fun in the sand with Daddy. He spent most of his time doing this. I am so glad the boys don't mind the sand.

Owen showing off in the pool. He loves to swim and is fearless. He wouldn't put his swimmies on one time so Dax just let him swim because Owen wouldn't have it any other way. So proud of himself.

This one right here...he won't swim at all. But this won't be the case for long. He is taking swimming lessons this week and is doing a great job!


You see this picture is no different than most; Cole isn't really in it. That is how he is 99% of the time. And Owen wouldn't get out of the water so we told him to just float in front :)