Water Babies, Blonde Hair, + Grandpa is 85

I go back to campus for school next week. Sighhhhh. It’s been so nice spending so much time with my babies. I’ve been to the beach SO much this past month. It’s been Marvelous. Capital M.

The kids love all things water! Beach, pool, kiddie pool, sprinkler,…puddle…you name it, we’re there. 😉 We spent the day at my Grandparents pool last week for my Grandpa’s 85th birthday.

He doesn’t look a day over 75 I tell ya. ;P

Now, My Grandpa and I are unusually close. I don’t know what I’ll do without him when his time finally comes. I’m just so thankful that he’s aged so gracefully thus far. The man doesn’t even wear prescription glasses. He’s been slowing down a bit lately, and that’s okay if he would just accept it and let himself be old. He’s one of those feisty old men that refuse to accept that he is nearing a century on this earth. His older brother is still kickin’ also, well into his 90’s. Good genes I’ve got going for me, eh? 😉

On his old school flip phone. He likes to pretend like his Bdays are no big deal, but he actually loves all of the phone calls from everybody, don’t let him fool you. 😉

I love to take pictures of them while they’re in the water. 🙂 A. because water is pretty, and B. because they look so happy! 😀

Seriously, how cute are my grandparents though?!

My Gram is such a mother hen, she can’t help herself. 😉 Also currently a Melanoma champion, hence her scribbled on leg. Radiation therapy is no joke. You Go, Grandma. #GirlBoss

Then, as I mentioned, we’ve been frequenting the beach lately. Siesta Key never used to seem worth the drive to me, at least not on a regular basis. But since both kids suddenly prefer to be so independent at the beach, the shallow water is TOTALLY worth the 40 minute drive. Not to mention, it’s gorgeous. Always.

How adorable is my family?! A day at the beach always reminds me how lucky I am. <3 Especially when Josh and I actually get to spend some time together. The poor guy has to wear a Tommy Bahama hat the whole day….because he FRIES. Like, he wears the same sunscreen as my 2 year old and he burns through it no matter what, while she is fine.