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Monday, April 25, 2011

Easter Surprise!

Easter morning Tegan, Kelley, Layla, Beckie, Sarah, Molly and I boarded our shuttle to the private beach. We always hope to see dolphins while crossing the Estero Bay, but this trip, that was NOT the big surprise! We spent a couple of hours at the beach then headed back to the main land!! While walking up the walk, a little boy came around the corner and Beckie told the girls to "move over, make room for the little boy" ~ when we all realized it was CAYDEN!!! Papa, Bridget and Mya came around the corner then too!! Imagine our surprise! They were all supposed to be flying in on the 25th, but Dave changed the tickets to surprise me!! I love him so much for doing this for me!

Beckie and the girls were leaving on Monday, the same day Dave was coming in with Bridget and her kids! I was bummed that it hadn't worked out to have all 5 of my GEMS together at one time. Sarah needed to be back at school and Bridget couldn't get off any earlier, so we had to make do! Well, turns out Bridget did get the weekend off and Dave arranged this....

How wonderful is that?? Dave you are the BEST! I love you so much!

We all went to Doc's for dinner and then headed out the doors to Bonita Beach for some photos! Sarah, ever the leader, took off for the water once the photo shoot was over! Molly and Cayden will follow her anywhere!
Side note... Sarah Rose cried all the way to the airport today. She was sorry to be leaving all this loving behind!
Cayden loves these girls!
He tried to hang on and hold hands as the waves crashed on the shore...
But, I had to pass my camera off because he fell right into the Gulf... clothes and all!

Beckie and the GEMS she gave me... SARAH and MOLLY!

Tegan and Kelley with the little GEM LAYLA they have given me!

Bridget with the Gems she shares with me... CAYDEN and MYA!

What fun to be all together~

We are missing Danny, Donny and Cyle in this next photo... I may have to photoshop them in!!

Cayden was so excited to see Uncle Tegan!
Well...
Are there any words for this?

I love you Dave!

10 comments:

Beckie said...

Such a fun surprise! Great vacation!! We were sad to leave today and return to rainy days and chilly temperatures. Thanks for the great vacation and fun memories! We can't wait for next year :)

Roxi's Reasons... said...

I'm speechless ---- the pictures captured your family's essence: love, love and more love !!

ShEiLa said...

Precious Moments for sure! I love that your Dave did that for you... what a nice guy.

ToOdLeS.

chrissyg said...

Wonderful! What a fantastic vacation.

likeschocolate said...

Too cute! I just love the beach. Glad you were able to spend time with t he ones you love.

alicia said...

Easter on the beach? Now that's my kind of holiday. Great pics.

Unknown said...

I burst into tears. Burst.
How absolutely beautiful that you could all be together to spend time with each other! LOVE it! What a blessing. The pictures are beautiful. Your family is lovely.

Gina said...

You have the best husband in the whole world (well except for Mr B!)
I love all the gorgeous photos you took on the beach. Those kids are just so lovely and it is so beautiful to see them spending time together.

Tamar SB said...

Looks so much fun! I love pictures on the beach - so natural and serene!

Tamar - linking up with CG!

Jennifer Bowen said...

How sweet to have your family get together! What a wonderful husband, too! Your gems are all adorable. I can just feel the love in that family photo. =)