Beach Vacation '12

We had our summer vacation a couple of weeks ago. Mom and Dad were nice enough to let us use their condo on the beach.  We had the best time.  Avery was a little nervous about the ocean at first. After a few attempts, she ended up stomping and splashing all around.  She was really cute running into the water and then scurrying away when a big wave came.  Salem enjoyed playing in the sand and splashing in the ocean too. Besides being on the beach, the resort has an awesome water park. There are slides, fountains, a lazy river, and even a baby pool.  The kids loved it!
After the week to ourselves, Mom and Dad came down for the weekend.  They babysat for our 8 year anniversary.  I can't believe it's been that long! To celebrate, we went to our favorite italian restaurant and brought a great bottle of wine from our local connoisseur (Dad). Best meal and wine ever!
The next day, my brother and Amy came down for Father's Day.  We went to a calabash seafood place and had our fill of hush puppies.  Afterwards, Mom found a photographer to take pictures of the whole family on the beach.  The kids did great and it was a wonderful way to remember our vacation. I can't wait until next year!

Going to hunt for shells with Daddy

Digging to China

Rainy day entertainment in the condo

This pool toy has been great. Avery loved it and so does Salem. 

At first, Salem wasn't thrilled about the sand on his hands. Later we had to make sure he didn't eat it!

You can't go to the beach with out getting ice-cream. 

 Avery's chocolate mouth.  She calls chocolate 'the brown flavor'.

Seriously, guys.  Let's go!

The baby pool

Japanese steak house

Anniversary dinner 

And wine

And the dessert Tim will be talking about for a long time.  

Aunt Shaunna and Princess

Happy Father's Day, Daddy!

 Here are a some quick shots I took followed by the professional shoot. 

 Smith Family Photo Shoot

A couple of cute videos:

Avery telling jokes/ Salem animal sounds

Baby Pool