Toes in the water......toes in the sand

Well..... my computer is being worked on so I haven't been able to update lately.  We had a wonderful time at the beach.   I love doing nothing for an entire week (not getting dressed, putting on makeup, having an agenda, etc).  My entire family went.  Each day we woke up, and mama cooked us breakfast.  Then we were off to the beach for the day.  One morning Matt and I got up to see the sunrise. We were at the beach at 5:30.  I took my devotion book and we read it early that morning.  It suggested how important it is to take time away from the world and it's busyness and make time for God.  It was so appropriate while we were the only ones sitting on the beach so early in the morning with nothing going on.  If you haven't got the devotional Jesus' Calling by Sarah Young, you are missing out.  I read it daily and I feel like God is speaking directly to me each morning.   It is amazing to see God's wonders If you have never taken the time to see the sunrise or sunset at the beach, I suggest that also.   I also enjoyed reading on the beach this year as well. I am not a big reader, but there is something about the beach that puts me in the mood to read a good book.  This year, I enjoyed Simply Jesus.  It was a great read.  Then we would come in for the evening.  I love to cook, so most nights I took charge of dinner to give Mama a rest.  Then we ended the night playing card games most nights, going for ice cream, or taking a stroll on the beach.  I am so happy that we had the opportunity to go.  I look forward to going back next year!!!  Well, I hope you get to put your toes in the water....toes in the sand at some point this summer.  I am a beach loving girl!!!!  Here are some pictures from our week.