Gabriella's First Girls Trip to the Beach!!

To say that Gabriella loved the beach puts it mildly...

Papa was very excited to show Gabriella the ocean!

She wasn't sure about the water touching her feet but in time she loved it!

Last year in Myrtle Beach we wrote her name in the sand...this year she is here and in the picture with her name in the sand:)

Building "sand cakes" with Grandma:)

The boys are teaching her that princess' live in castles so she is building sand castles...

Did we happen to mention how much Gabriella loves the sand? We need to reserve two chairs and an umbrella for our Myrtle Beach trip next summer:)

As the morning went on she became more secure playing in the ocean...

Auntie Jen and Gabriella cuddling on the porch:)

Did we happen to mention Gabriella enjoys shopping...and there was a Gymboree outlet? I think Grandma was as excited as Mommy when she went in!

After a full day of going to the beach and shopping Gabriella and her dollie were ready for bed:)

Mommy and her baby girl:)

Gabriella loved playing with Grandma and Papa:)

BFF's...and to think it all began with a jar of Ragu!

Gabriella's first girls trip could not have been more perfect! It was very special as she was able to meet Auntie Jen on this trip as well:) Our trip was fun and relaxing all at the same time! The only tears that were shed by all of us were when we said goodbye at the airport. Once Gabriella realized she had to tell Auntie Jen goodbye, she took her backpack off and gave a her a hug as big as her little arms could give as well as a juicy toddler kiss...it was a kleenex moment! We're looking forward to many more girls trips together and hope that Aly, Jennifer's daughter can join us on our next trip:)