We got our toes in the sand party people!
As we speak (um…type/read) the Bower crew are sea-salt-smellin’ sand-dusting sunscreen-sprayin’ shade-wearin’ fish-eatin’ fools. That’s right. We made it finally to the beach!
Many of you probably thought we were going back to Destin. It’s our favorite spot on the gulf and we hit it up several times in the past couple years. This time we went to party central – Panama City. Yes, Jeremy and I feel like we are 21 again on spring break…except now we haul 126 beach toys, swim diapers and wear momkinis – ya know…kinda like a bikini but much more fabric all over and milk stains (Jer rocks it). We still get to experience screaming in the streets, sleepless nights and cleaning up vomit…so not that much has changed 🙂
Our drive down went great – one stop for lunch and one gas stop (where the boys got to pick out a piece of candy) and THAT WAS IT! The presents distracted them great between Curious George/Veggie Tales movies and the favorite gifts were definitely the shark hoodies (both boys laid them on their laps and didn’t want to move them).
And as soon as we got unloaded, we took them down to the beach….
Look familiar? Throw back to Destin two years ago and our little man still charges the ocean like he did back then…
We also did a little throwback with this photo….
That was LJ two days ago…and this is Will in August of 2010 at the same age…
Just in case you forget what he looks like now…here he is doing his thang in the sand. He LOVES the beach. And please don’t strain your voice – I know the photos in this post can cause excessive aww-ing.
Weston at first wasn’t too sure. Rip currents, jellyfish stings and shark bites don’t happen to everyone Weston. Geesh…overdramatic much 🙂
Once he warmed up to it, it was time to find buried treasure…
Also another throwback…last year at Gulf Shores…same pose, less slobber…
Overall, we are all really excited to be here. We have a few REALLY big exciting things happening when we get back home so we are trying to soak in as much rest, fun and family as we can. And I will definitely do a recap post once we get home. Hopefully we will have lots of adventures to tell you about 🙂
And photoshoots. HEAVENS. Mama needs her photoshoots. I have already seen two sunrises and squeezed in two little shoots with this babe of blue-eyed beachy deliciousness…
Of course…another throwback…to Will in the same outfit….because dude….it’s babies. on the beach.
Just make sure you sit down somewhere away from sharp objects before you pass out from the cuteness. Because eyebrowless babies in sand are the best.
If you want to follow along with our beach adventures and get sneak peeks at what we are up to….we are excessively instagramming. Follow us @bowerpowerblog and be with us as we explore the Redneck Riviera!
You’ve got little water babies right there! They all look so happy to be out by the sea.
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Awesomely cute! What kind of camera do you have, Katie?
LJ reminds me so much of your sister in that last photo! Have a great trip!
I think if LJ had eyebrows the internet would explode. That hair + dark eyebrows would just be too much cuteness for anyone to handle.
That’s such a great photo of you and LJ! As we’re speaking (typing/reading) I’m in Wyoming and I’m actually staying in the same cozy little place as Joan Rivers and her daughter! Random, right? They are both super sweet!
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STOP IT! These are all sooo cute. It feels like your boys are growing up so fast. Those pictures of LJ are so cute.
If you need a dinner idea, Salty Sue’s is great. It’s on Backbeach.
Katie, All three of your boys are so adorable. LJ’s smile is the cutest one.
Ooooemgeee your family is just adorable Katie! I have so loved watching your family grow over the years and pictures like these, that so clearly show the comparative differences year over year are so sweet to see. I hope you guys have the BEST time away! Enjoy!
I love the picture of your husband sleeping with your son! This is how I often sleep with my son and I so desperately want a picture of it! One day he won’t let me sleep like that with him! Enjoy the beach!
So crazy and random!
xo – kb
A Canon 5D Mark II but I kinda want to get a new camera because it has some focusing issues 🙁
xo – kb
Can’t even take all the cute. I also thought LJ looked like Nornie!!! They are all stinkin’ precious.
Yet again you inspire me! We are so nervous to travel with our 14 month old daughter, and you guys take off on a road trip to the beach! with three kids! Love it. And I so need to learn how to take better pictures, I am going to troll your website photo tutorials this weekend.
are you staying at calypso?
Shut up, are those little teeth in that gummy grin?!? He’s too cute! And Weston looks so much older in that concerned photo! When did he get so big? My Wyatt and Weston and just about the same ages and it’s been blowing me away that they’re becoming KIDS, not just babies 🙁
OMG. Weston and Jeremy sleeping together- I gasped when I saw it. What a magical photo!
I agree I was about to say we need to see a baby picture of Katie’s sister to compare to LJ.
Will is getting so big. I almost forget how young he is until that Instagram post where he says,”I wuv you buddy” in the cutest little guy voice.
Those are adorable! That looks like fun and I don’t even like the beach 🙂
Wow, great photos. The beach look amazing. I have two little ones and yes the amount of stuff you have to lug to beach is crazy.
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While my grandchildren are officially the cutest on the entire planet, your boys run them a close second. Your photos of your family are always amazing!
Looks like your little guys are having a great time! Enjoy the rest if your stay.
Gorgeous family, and katie you look stunning! I’m a mom of only 2 and I rarely look as flawless as you !
Wow so surprised you guys chose Panama City! That is wild town. My grandparents sold their time share there about 6 years ago because it just got way too crazy. Hopefully it has cleaned up a bit or the partiers are back in school when you are there! We always go to Port Saint Joe now, it is a quiet beach town with not much to do except spend family time together.
In PCB we always drove over to the town of Seaside and ate at the Red Bar. Some of my best childhood memories. Definitely worth a day trip if you have the time to spare 🙂 Can’t wait for the recap!
LJ is totally your sister!!
You have the cutest boys ever. How do you not just squeeze them all day long?
Beautiful photos! Enjoy the rest of your trip 🙂
That’s definitely the reputation but we were inclined to go since 1. we didn’t set it up and 2. we have about three different family friends that came this summer and loved it with their little ones.
xo – kb
Yeah, I can see how it would still be a great place to go. There is plenty to do and pretty beaches! Maybe I just wouldn’t take pre-teen boys there lol
Nope! Paradise Island?
xo – kb