beach time

Dear Ruth & Canaan,
What a different season in your lives.
I know it's strange to go to the beach as teens and not want to build sandcastles, or collect shells, or make new little friends along the shore; but I hope that no matter how old you are, you're always in awe of nature.  The massive ocean and it's never ending waves.  Sunsets that take your breath away.  White sands that remind you that God loves you more than each grain of sand on every shore.  I hope that you can stand in childlike wonder at God's creation; but more than that, I hope you can stand before God with a heart open & receptive like a little child.  
I love you, twins!
Love, 
Mom
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Super crazy for this mama to have teenagers who weren't really interested in the beach.  We always go to the beach!  My kids have always had a blast in the ocean.  I recall my parents letting me bring a friend to the beach when we were teens.  I guess I should've tried for that, but our condo was kind of small to do it.  They did enjoy riding waves on the boogie board, fishing, eating out, playing cards, and getting custard.  Overall, they preferred staying inside, where as Chap, Grace, and I could've remained in the water from dawn to dusk!  

Overall, we had a great time at Orange Beach!  We relaxed and enjoyed beautiful weather.  Gracie collected tons of shells and floated between the ocean and swimming pool.  Her favorite parts were: "collecting shells, being with the family (heart melt), and going to the Hang Out".  
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Mom's favorite part was the white sand, pretty sunsets, walking the shore, eating Wild Cherry Italian Ice, being with the family (of course), and reading an awesome book, Kisses from Katie.  The story is about a girl that moves to serve kids in Uganda and adopts over 10 girls.  

Canaan, Ruth, and Chap's favorite part of the trip was deep sea fishing.  Actually, the guys did not tell me that, but I'm guessing!