Moss Family Vacation to St. Pete's Beach

The Moss/Snyder clan

In January, my in-laws suggested a family vacation… We hadn't been on a real vacation since having Mason, so we were definitely due.  This was going to be a trip of firsts: first Moss family of 3 vacation, Mason's first flight on a plane, Mason's first time staying in a hotel, and Mason's first trip to the beach.  Exciting!

The vacation was GREAT!  Even greater than the beach, was that we were surrounded by family!  At any given moment, there were lots of cousins for Mason to play with.  He was in Heaven having so many kids around.  In fact, when we got home, he kept asking if he could play with his "brother's and sister's".  That stung a bit since it's looking like Mason will be an only child.  Richard spent a lot of time with his brothers, Josh and Brad, which was awesome, because Josh and his family live in Boston.  I also got to spend a lot of time chatting with Olivia and Gala, my sister-in-laws.  They are such amazing mom's and such strong women.  Add in my amazing mother-in-law, Val, and I was surrounded by awesome women all week!

Mase loved the air plane ride!  

And he really enjoyed the beach… Until he got sand in his eye and a mouth full of salt water.  But, he got over that quickly and loved building sand castles with his cousins and jumping waves with Dad.

Sea World!  Mase loved it, but this is the face I get now when I try to take a family picture.
He loved the orcas and the sharks.  

I love this picture!  Mason with just a few of his cousins in the pool.  

Pina coladas on the beach.  Yes, please!

The sunsets were amazing!  

Richard, Josh and Brad.
These guys are QUALITY!  

We were even able to sneak away a few nights for a walk on the beach. 

Team Moss!  My favorite picture from the trip.  Look at that huge smile on Mason's face!  Goodness, I am blessed!

My father-in-law, Jimmy, took this picture and I love it!  Reminds me that if God can create  this then he can handle any curve balls that come our way.  Let go, Let God.

Mason loved being right next door to his cousins, Fisher and Jack.