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Sorry everyone that the updates ceased so quickly - internet became frustratingly unreliable. Tried several times to do some things, finally just gave up.

We're back home now...return trip was no fairy tale. Stops for puke and whatnot. Over 12 hours in transit when all said and done. Tomorrow will be rough for everyone, patience and behavior-wise. We're ready.

Was a wonderful wonderful trip. I used to get sad like I was leaving a friend when I left here, but this year it felt very much 'easy come easy go'. Not sure why. Probably partially the fact that a beach vacation with our family is actually a LOT of work and not all that relaxing. Fun, to be sure, but not like the golden days of lying by the pool using the music on my headphones to time when to flip over so as not to burn. Partially the fact that there are two more trips this summer still to go - one little one and one longer one. Partially the fact that summer is still very much ahead of us. Lots of reasons.

I think that I personally really turned a corner as far as the work involved. I used to be really really annoyed by all the lotioning, changing, dressing and undressing, and this year I barely noticed it. We've finally found our beach groove with 4 kids. And hopefully...even easier next year.

A good time really was had by all. I'm tired now from a long drive - I will try to post some GREAT pics and a video clip or two tomorrow. Thanks all for checking in - enjoy the summer!

Matt