A family shoot on the beach. Bright sand, bright sky, kids wanting to run into the ocean to play before we got the pictures the parents wanted (and then ABSOLUTELY we played in the water to get those shots too!!! It's the beach, after all!). What was I thinking? But it was such a blast! This family totally rocked it. And seriously, can we get a hand clap for the wardrobe selection by this mama?! It was a gorgeous night-and who isn't happy if they're on the beach? You already

If there is one place that I am the happiest, it's at the beach. Sand beneath my feet, listening to the waves, watching the kids play at the surf and in the ocean, early morning walks to explore, and being with friends and family with not a care in the world (this is all AFTER getting all of our stuff down to the beach, of course!!!). This summer, we are lucky enough to spend almost 4 weeks at various beaches with some super special people in our lives, and I couldn't be hap