Now, on Friday, we'd all pretty much had enough of hanging out on the beach. Actually, the girls had, but I could sit out there all day long and do absolutely nothing. They, of course, were ready for a change. So, we drove back over to Panama City Beach and went to a nice outlet mall and did a little shopping. Abby can shop anyone under the table! Talk about a bargain hunter! We enjoyed an early dinner at Olive Garden, then we drove around for a place to play a game of putt-putt. Chris and I are very competitive and I warned him that I was going to "whoop" him in a big way!
Here's Brittany sizing up her shot.
Abby was pretending to heed her daddy's instructions.
"Yes!" I sunk my ball in the hole in only two shots! Chris was starting to sweat!
Just look at that form and the concentration on his face! He wasn't about to be defeated by us girls!
And, sadly enough...he wasn't. He won the game by only 3 strokes ahead of me! Brittany came in 3rd and Abby was dead last! Oh, well, we all had so much fun, but was it ever hot! We had to stop and get a gallon of Chick Fil-A sweet tea on the way back to the Cape to quench our thrist. Boy, did it taste GOOD!Here's a picture I took of our last sunset at the beach as we were crossing a bridge back to the Cape. Isn't God's handiwork AMAZING?
If you're looking for the perfect place to rest and relax on the beach without the crowds or the hoopla, head to Cape San Blas, FL. where life is easy, simple, and carefree!Brittany was thrilled to find what her boyfriend had scribbled all over her car when we got home. Chris and I just looked at each other and rolled our eyes.
Her boyfriend was diagnosed with mono about 3 days ago! Please say a prayer that Brittany doesn't contract it! I had it in my early 20's and it was, without a doubt, the worst sickness I've ever had. I wouldn't wish it on anyone!Now, I have to show you a picture of Abby's new smile, as of Wednesday morning. Yes, she got her top braces on...finally! Her bottom braces will be put on in 8 weeks. The afternoon that she got them, she had a really tough time because her mouth was so sore she could hardly eat anything. It's beginning to ease up now, so things are looking up! She's not my baby, anymore!
Just a couple of hours after Abby got her braces, we took Brittany in for her senior portraits. It was all I could do to hold myself together! Seeing her in the drape was a bit too much and made everything all too real. This year is going to fly by...no matter how hard I try to prevent it! Say a prayer for me that I'll find strength and acceptance in what lies ahead.Hope your weekend's a great one! I'll pick back up next week with answering your remaining questions. See ya 'round!
36 comments:
beautiful photos!! you and your hubby are such a cute couple!! i loved the one of you in your golf gear :)! i can totally relate to the sadness ahead... this year will be my youngest's junior year... only two more years of hands on mommyhood for me (after almost 30!)... im amazed to realize how much im going to miss it!
It's time to chain Brittany inside the house! That boyfriend is so romantic. (sigh)
once again...love the pictures!!!!!
i had mono too......wow does that ever STINK!!!!!
love the cute little smile with braces!!!!!
i am not sure if i am ready for this year either!!!!
we will have to chat alot...our own little support group!!!!!! :0)
Abby looks adorable in those braces!! What a cutie :)
very fun photos! Abby looks so cute in her braces. Mono-blah! I had it the beginning of my senior year in high school. horrible horrible horrible. months of being sick. not fun at all. I'll be praying for Brittany not to get it!
We are a golfing family too! Looks like you all had fun.
Wow, does Abby look like Brittany or what in that braces picture? I see the teen she is becoming...
The sunset...amazing.
(Brittany is lucky you are her parent-I don't think I would have just eye-rolled...Oh boy, the teen years!!)
What a wonderful family vacation!! Putt putt golf as a family is the best!! Everyone looked so tan.
Abby looks grown up with those braces. She has changed a lot since I started following you.
Awww...Brittany's boyfriend was sweet. I'll say a prayer for him and that Brittany doesn't get it!! My nephew had it last year and he lost over 10 pounds and was so sick!!!
I cried once again reading your post. I feel for you with those Senior pictures. It brought back memories of when I went with my girls. It was a good thing they weren't embarrassed by their Momma because I cried and giggled and then cried again when they were taking their pictures. After that day is when it all started to roll down hill....everything went SO fast. Put your seat belt on Momma....
Mini-golf looked like alot of fun! We love playing together as a family too. I love the photo of you when you got the hole in one! lol..too funny!
So many milestones in one week, girl, you must be overwhelmed emotionally.
I'm glad you liked my news, I had to laugh when you said you thought I might be expecting, lol. I tried to give you a few hints, I honestly thought you'd catch on! It's sure going to be a big change!
Praying for Brittany, that she doesn't get mono. Praying for you that you get through all that's ahead. Abby looks adorable with her braces! I love that photo!
You and your family certainly know how to have fun! You are just TOO cute together! Shopping, putt putt, Olive Garden, the beach. Can I come next year?:) Lori
Abbey looks so cute in her braces!
What fun photos of putt putt!!
Mono is no fun...hope she didn't kiss him..wink!
sandy toe
I'm kinda sad your pictures are all done, lol! Between you and Heatherlyn (she went to Puerto Rico), I feel like I actually went somewhere!!!
Yes hun, it's so hard that senior year. I'm here, anytime!!!!!
Make sure to give Abby motrin for the pain. It works best as it's an anti-inflammatory too.
I love putt putt...we'll be playing when we're at the beach in ONE WEEK! Oh, my....a senior. It will be hard. I remember the day my daughter (oldest) moved in the dorm. I had a knot in my throat all the way home. Sure hope Brittany doesn't get mono....it is NO FUN!
We will get senior pics done soon, too! I cannot believe it. And so, so sorry the young man...hope B does Not GET IT! Fun post seeing ya'll putt putt. you're too funny.
Suzanne
I have the best memories of family vacations & Mini Golf... that is such a fun time! Dang it that you didnt beat hubs though... so close! :)
I had to laugh that you & hubs just "looked" at each other when you saw the car! I bet Brittany thought it was the best thing in the world to see what message on her window! :)
And yep - your baby is growing up... FAST! Perfect smile will soon be there!
I love mini golf but I get stuck quoting Happy Gilmore every time I go. I can't help it.
Abby does look adorable in her braces :-)
Hi April
Thank you so much for sharing the beautiful sunsets you saw in Florida. We were disappointed that our day trip to Clearwater departed too early to see a sunset so we have really enjoyed seeing yours.
Abby looks great in her braces. Are they pink and blue? Jessica's are pink and turquoise at the moment! I hope she is getting used to them and feeling much better.
Have a great weekend.
Lindsay
x
I try to pretend like I'm not competitive in golf, but really, I am. So I totally "get" the arm pump.. YESSS! And after all of your great photos, we WILL be going to Cape San Blas. Bug Hunter is DYING to go chase the hermit crabs!
As for the braces, how long has Abby been waiting? I took BH in for assessment a few weeks ago (he turned 9 in Feb) and the orthodontist said it wasn't time. We'll recheck in December, but I have a feeling it may be a year or two before he's ready. Can't even THINK about him getting anything like senior portraits (or even a drivers license.. or even middle school!) yet. Ugh.
Im so glad you all had such a great time! I cant wait until our kids are old enough to really enjoy a vacation!
Dont worry about the Abster having braces, she is still and always will be your baby!
The putt putt looked like so much fun, and you got such great pics of it all. What a beautiful place, we will have to check into it.
Love and Prayers,
Tim
You are truly a family that has fun together - I love it!! The hubby was just talking about taking me and my stepson either to go carts or put putting next week! I'm sure they'll both beat me as I'm terrible!
You have a beautiful family!!
Such lovely pictures, your family so rocks.
What a fun trip April! It looks like you had a wonderful time! That sunset is awesome!
XOXO
Jen
Your trip looked like so much fun! Love the braces Abby! Too cute!
Great pictures, April, and I love seeing your beach pics. I'm not one bit bored by them. I enjoyed them all.
I heard something years ago... that mono helps decrease the risk of leukemia. My aunt told me that because my cousin had the latter and never had the former (mono). Not sure where she heard it, but that might not be such a bad trade off if it's true. :-)
Abby's braces remind me of my own at her age. Both of your girls are as cute as can be. So are their parents.
XO,
Sheila :-)
April, my sweet friend, thank you for stopping by and the encouragement while I was in the hospital and now recuperating.
Your trip looks wonderful! I'm like you, I could stay at the beach and look at the ocean and never do another thing!
Your pictures below with the photo session are priceless! I love them all.
And I love Abby's braces...could she get any cuter? I don't think so!
Thanks again for your love, sweet friend....I'm trying to get back in the swing of things. I got a call from the cardiologists yesterday that changes a lot of things for me in my life and I will post about it soon and until then just covet your prayers.
Big hugs to you and many blessings over your family.
I love mini-golf. Looks like a great time.
Love that sunset too!
Looks like so much fun April!
You guys all look great. ;)
Great pictures! One of my favorite things about the beach is miniature golf.... so fun!
I hope Brittany doesn't contract mono either. I had it in high school and it was terrible!
Congrats to Abby for being a little closer to having an even more beautiful smile!
You have definitely inspired me to wanna go here. WOW! What a great trip!
I'll definitely be praying for Brittany's boyfriend and also that she doesn't get it.
Abby looks great! I did try to visit and leave comment on her blog last night, but it would not allow me. I'll check it out again later...but I so wanted to leave her a comment.
So, Brittany has a car now? I remember reading a post of her just getting her license like....what....yesterday? WOW! Anyhow, how sweet of her boyfriend to leave such a kind comment. Very sweet!
Okay....enough rambling here...
Hope you're enjoying your weekend!
GREAT shots! I'm glad you shared your vacay with us! Love seeing your photography.
Put put is so much fun. I will say some prayers for Brittany's boyfriend. Mono is not fun at all.
I've really enjoyed your pictures, April. So glad you had a great vacation. I'm gonna have to get down there REAL soon.
I love your pictures. Too bad you didn't beat your hubby! ;o)
Your daughter's car -- oh dear! I pray that mono doesn't come near your daughter.
Have a good week April!
I can see that we (yes, we) are going to have a year of tears over the senior year milestones.
I am sad to see the vacation posts end...
Here's hoping and praying that the MOnO (dread!) stays out of the house!!!!
You were showing off some real professional form in your celebration dance, April! Tiger has nothing on you!
I love mini-golf, even though I suck at it! The writing on the car is too cute. I hope she doesn't catch his mono though! Ugh.
Oh, it makes me cry too. The growing up. I can't deal with it April. I have no idea how you are going to.
I am so glad your trip was so wonderful!
I know I'm coming in way late, but I looked through all your beach pictures and had to comment. It looks like you had an awesome time- that's great. Too bad about Brittany's boyfriend, and Abby looks good in braces. I had those a long time ago. Thankfully the pain goes down quickly!
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