Our Final Moments - Day 18

I woke up at sunrise and laid in bed watching it rose over the ocean... Beautiful.  After a little while I heard the sweet voice of Sammy singing in the living room.  I peeked out the door and motioned for her to join me.  We snuggled, talking about our favorite parts of vacation.  Then Tyler slipped in and we all snuggled and texted Dad.  It was the BEST morning!

We ate breakfast and gathered our last few things.  Katie did a last minute check of all the dressers while I cleaned the kitchen.  Tyler was more than willing to help take out the trash - when you are almost 200 ft up, it's crazy to listen as the trash bags fall down the chute.

Then we all went out on the balcony to take some pics and say goodbye to the ocean.

Before leaving Sammy asked, "why we not live here?"  I explained that we have our home in Michigan... "Why we not have two houses like Uncle Roger and Aunt Gretchen?"  I wasn't quite sure how to respond... but I totally understand the feeling, kid!

We got on the road a little after 10 and headed to the mall for a coffee and present for the kids to motivate good behavior and waiting on the plane ride.  Hey, I admit it, I'll do anything to help my kids behave on an airplane because there's nothing worse than having some stranger give you parenting advice at 50,000 feet.

We checked in, got through security and waited for our plane to board.

Tyler and Katie say 5 rows behind Sammy and I.  The flights were good.  Sammy had a little trouble at the end of the first flight but held it together in spite of the noisy babies on board.  

Daddy picked us up at the airport at 4:30 and we are now safely home and all unpacked.

I am so blessed to have spent so much time making memories with my family.  Another fabulous trip to cherish... I love you guys!