Graeber Family: Perfect ending to a special week

Monday, June 11, 2012

Perfect ending to a special week

Our week at the beach has come to an end; our relaxing mornings of drinking coffee on the balcony while watching the waves roll in are now filled with our usual hectic schedules; our delicious seafood meals have been replaced by the regular chicken, hot dogs, and sandwiches; and the excitement in the kids eyes when it is time to go down to the beach for another fun filled day is now just a memory. Luckily, God has blessed us with so many of these precious memories from our beach trip this year. I asked Grafton last night what her favorite part of our trip was and I got a plethora of answers. She said she liked jumping in the waves....she liked swimming in the pool and making new friends....she liked sleeping with DeeDee every night (2 beds remained empty so that Grafton could have this little treat!)....she liked having Daddy home for a whole week....she liked the candy, ice cream, and popsicles she was spoiled with all week. She couldn't pick one thing- she just loved the whole vacation.

James is so easy going that he pretty much has a blast anywhere he is. He had fun in the sand, watching the ocean waves, and "jumping" in the swimming pool....but he also was so happy to come home and see the dogs and have the run of the house again! DeeDee was a big help this week as usual- she had fun swimming with the kids, cuddling with them for naps, sharing her fish with Grafton every night and making beautiful crayon drawings at every restaurant with her, and finally catching up on some much needed rest and relaxation while also getting a great tan!

And Eric and I truly had a fantastic time just soaking in all the blessings in our life. From watching the kids play together, imagining what life will be like in just a few short months when Baby Price joins this silly clan, laughing at the funny and smart things that come out of Grafton's mouth, getting excited over the new words James is learning (cracker, boom, and pop-i (for pop--ice) were added this week), playing in the bath tub with the kids, reading books or watching cartoons, chasing James around the restaurant or pool or store or basically anywhere, spoiling the kids with treats, and trying our absolute best to make time stand still for just a little while- we felt God's love, His peace, and His presence all week long. No matter what may be going on in our lives, God's blessings are always there and He is always present. We are so thankful for our week, and we are looking forward to the many more fun moments ahead this summer!

Another fun day in the pool