Many times I have thought that I may stop writing the blog and just post pictures on face book. Then this very sweet girl,
Giana, (photo taken with her dad, Dan)
told me that she looks at the blog all of the time. How can I stop posting when I know she enjoys it so much? I guess I will have to keep it up for now.
So, because of you, G, I am continuing our journey!
This vacation was full of surprises. Uncle Pat and Aunt Lori shocked every one of us by showing up on the beach this year! This was simply the most unexpected thing that could have happened on our Destin vacation!
Sawyer surprised everyone with awesome swim gear.
"Hey peps, they brought me back to beach again!"
"I've been entertaining everybody. If I keep this up maybe they won't make me take a nap."
"Opps. What do they say about speaking too soon?"
Play time with cousins Nick...
and Giana.
We spent a few days in sweat shirts, pants, socks, and blankets or towels to shield the wind. (Sue and Chelsea)
The cool weather did not stop us from enjoying our time together.
Philly gave a few speeches. But it was this speech....
that suprised the family.
" A new Richason on the way" speech. Ely and Sawyer are going to be big brothers sometime around October 10th. This baby has the possibility of sharing a birthday with Giana, Aunt Angel, Me (Jen), Uncle Eric, Uncle Pete, Cousin Jack, and Aunt Jeanie. Very exciting!
And the family keeps growing!
This looks like a large family. However, there are several family members missing from this picture. Next year maybe we will all be together on the beach again!
"I am lovin' this Ginger Ale stuff! MMmmm."
"Cold and refreshing,"
"My parents said it is supposed to storm all day. So they brought the sand to me since I can't go to the sand."
"Hehehe... crazy parents! Can you believe'em? How fun are they?"
"Just wait until we get home. I am going to bring some sand inside for them. They are going to love it!"
