Family Vacation

Growing up, some of my most cherished memories were the times spent with my mom, dad, and sister on family vacation. My dad kept a folder of “Places to visit,” where he collected articles and brochures of interesting places. Whether it was a winter ski trip (which is much more of an effort since I grew up on the east coast!) or a summer trip to the Canadian Rockies, he made sure that we were experiencing something new and exploring another beautiful place. Most importantly, we were spending time together as a family.

Now that we are “grown up”, our family continues to grow and change. My sister, Emily, and I both added wonderful husbands to the family. We miss my dad every day since we lost him three years ago to his battle with cancer. And Emily and my brother-in-law, Ryan, brought two adorable, curious, energetic, sweet children into the family. Four-year-old Trevor and two-year-old Evelyn bring so much laughter and joy to our family.

We had much to be thankful for this past Thanksgiving, as we gathered together for a family vacation at the beach. Trevor could not get enough of splashing through the waves and watching the waves sweep the sand from under his toes. Evelyn, on the other hand, could not cling to her mom any tighter as she approached the water, and she was much happier at a safe distance in the sand. I was glad to be able to capture some moments of my sister’s family together. One day, Trevor and Evelyn will be able to look back and remember the waves, the sand, and the company spent together.