My aunt and uncle didn't live too far
away so Virginia Beach was a trip their kids were used to and they
had so much fun showing me and my five siblings around. My parents
rented a small house just two blocks from the beach which meant we
were never to far to run home for food or a quick nap.
The week was so much fun. I remember
spending the mornings out in the sand. We'd build castles, make each
other into mermaids, and play in the water. We had some amazing
castles and lots of cousin fun.
In the afternoons as it got warmer we'd
head inside. The babies would take naps while the dads and big
brothers played games in the rental home. The big girls (we were all
of 12) got to go shopping. Their were lots of fun stores with
interesting items made out of shells, sand and driftwood. We also
found some awesome clothing. In fact, I still wear one of the shirts
I got there, it's C's favorite because it has “fishies” on it.
In the evenings it was always fun to
find someplace for dinner. A few nights we cooked right there at the
house and ate watching the sun set. Other nights we would visit one
of the many fun restaurants. Seafood was always my favorite choice of
food, it still is most days, but there was something available for
everyone and we were able to feed all the hungry children without too
many complaints.
E and I look forward to being able to
take our boys to see the sights around Virginia Beach someday too.
We'll probably wait until their a little older but it will be a fun
opportunity since their Grandma doesn't live too far a way and my
cousins are still around too. It will make an awesome family
vacation! I want to share with them not only the fun things I did as
a child but also visit some of the local historical sites and do more
activities off the beach. It will be so much fun! I can't wait to
start planning!
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