As before stated, vacation growing up was unchanging. For the 2nd week of July we would be in Fernandina Beach at the ABTS Condominiums on the first floor. As the time nearered my high school graduation- room prices soared, things did not fall into place and some wanted a change...
This year we joined my Mama's paternal side and my Daddy's brother's family to reawaken the beloved beach vacay. My parents booked a cute little condo in St. Augustine Beach and invited us! Is a free vacation even a discussion? Absolutely not. It was really neat to have both sides together at once, we met up as frequently as possible.
About St Aug... This little city is so rooted in history, every cobbled stoned street filled with wonder. There is just something special about that place! I was very pleased with the decision to go there. We spent so much time together as family- and I basked in every moment of it.
I'm sorry if I am a broken record, but just yesterday I thought about my life. How strange that I- little Lacey- had the courage to leave all familiarity behind? Anyone who knows me understands that I am not courageous, I am the one who sticks by the books. Yet, I made a serious decision to follow my heart. My hometown, my friends, my church family- it was all so hard. But my family? Incomparable. If you aren't in this club then there isn't any way I can explain our relationship to each other. And thus, I cherish every moment I have with my kin. They are truly my champions, my biggest fans by far. I really do love them: the rowdy ones, the odd ones, the annoyed ones, and the loud ones. They are quirky, but they are mine.
I vote to keep this tradition up!
Left, bottom to top: Acey, Granger, WL
Right, bottom to top: Jake, Lacey, Cole
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