Sunday, July 20, 2008

Mommies and their girls............


I'm still coming down from our trip to the beach. It was a heroine injection that I soooo craved. Not that I would know, but I gotta believe that's what it would feel like. My breahing increased as I peered at the gorgeous boats and the big body of water as we crossed the bridge. My juices were flowing. Body weaving as we listened to favorite tunes from he 80's. I know I have hinted how badly I missed it, but oh...do I miss it. Now more than ever. I've always been a beach girl. I can not deny it. It's in my blood. I love nothing better than the roar of the waves. The cool tropical breeze. The smell of coconut oil and salt water. The boats!! And oh, the view! Those hard toned bodies. Yum-yum. I love the "beachy" lifestyle. Nothing in the world makes me happier than slipping on my flip-flops and heading to the beach with ball cap and sunglasses. It is sheer ecstasy for me. I'm easy I admit. So, Annie and I headed down to Virginia Beach, Virginia with the chicks! It was to be a girls only trip. The first of many. No boys! We had been anticipating this trip for weeks. I had anxiously packed our bags two weeks prior. Ok. So I was a little excited! But, I didn't want to forget anything in our haste to get there.


Surprisingly enough we had no traffic getting out of D.C. I'm sure the recent price of gas had NOTHING to do with it. Thank you Dubya for paving the way. Insert: sarcasim. There was virtually no traffic. As we rolled into Virginia Beach I got all misty eyed. I couldn't wait to experience my greatest love with my daughter's. It was going to be awesome. Annie and I had vowed that this would become an annual tradition for us.

From the moment we pulled into the hotel with our rockin rides loaded with our loot jamming to our favorite tunes we were treated like royalty. No. Shit. The red carpet was rolled out. Yes, I admit, I may have done a little "name" dropping as I tossed the valet my keys and some bills. I had called in a favor from my previous hotel connections prior to arriving. "Brangilna and their clan" never had it so good! And all we had to say was "were in room 1213 and blankity blank said...." and they scrambled. Even at the restaurant down the street. I kept looking to see if our name was on the banner that flew by our hotel morning, noon and night. It was hysterical.

Just taking the chicks out created a stir and lots of comments. But, by far was the one from the local who said "ummm, are they triplettes"? Me, "uh, no, and if they were there would be four"! That was the funniest comment by far! Well, that and are they identical quads! The girls were sooo good considering we didn't eat dinner most evenings until after 7:00pm.














We had an unbelievable ocean front suite with balcony on the 12th floor. We spent each evening listening to the ocean tickle and tease our senses as we sipped on our wine and laughed until the wee, wee hours after the chicks had gone to bed. It. Was. Heaven. I just know it was. Right, Annie?! Of course Cindy was supposed to be here enjoying the fun with us, but due to work obligations had to cancel. Girl, you would have laughed till you pee'd. Or, have been scared to death as we crawled on the beach like wanna be porn stars for our "photo op" lol. We've got it good at home, but it does make a girl (a 40 somethingpushing 50 girl with youngins!) feel good when she still gets hit upon. Right? He was so hot didn't have any teeth! And, and... he said, I quote " there's some sweet meat". He knows.... Oh, baby, I've still got it..... don't you ever forget it. Bwahahahaha.... Thank you Annie for a great time. I can not wait until next year. Cindy, you too.... and anyone else who dares to join us...... nothing is off limits with this group!

20 comments:

Kim said...

LOVE the first picture...
You look AMAZING...
All of the pictures are amazing.. I just love white dresses on the beach.....
Sounds like sooo much fun...
You are always treated as royalty....
Because you are...
Have a Great Week..

Fliss and Mike Adventures said...

Looks like you all had so much fun... ahhh... I am sure you loved the feel of the sand in your toes again... a true Florida girl... take care

Marimoy said...

Your stories are so funny. The pictures are gorgeous. I am glad you had a good time. Sounds like it was long overdue! :D

Heather said...

I love the pictures and it sounds like a fantastic time! Now how about a visit to a Florida beach?

Shari said...

Looks/Sounds like you all had a blast! Girl time ROCKS!

Amyesq said...

Seriously dying of cuteness over here. I mean FOUR gorgeous girls and two gorgeous mommies? You both so deserve to have a nice relaxing time.

Hey, any chance you'd let another wine-loving mom of Chinese twins come on the next annual trip? :)

Have a blast!

Noemi said...

Those pictures are just precious! Sounds like you had a great time!

JinXiu said...

I love all the pictures,, especially the first one

It looks and sounds like you had a great time

RamblingMother said...

great pics. what fun!

Lauren and Ed said...

Glad you all had fun. Love the pictures of the girls in their stylin bathing suits! Oh and I love their white dresses too. :)

Ellie Monster said...

It looks like you had an amazing time!!! I love pics on the beach and the white dresses look great.

Jewels of My Heart said...

How wonderful! And you girls look marvelous! So happy for your beach bash.

Steffie B. said...

OMW.....look at you and the girls in those white dresses...stunning....so glad you had a wonderful time....I love the beach too....there is something about Palm Trees that does it for me! ;)
smooooooches.....I have missed you!

jennifer said...

Sounds great! Glad you had a great time. The pics are too cute.

Chasing Dreams Photography said...

Thank you for stopping by the nut house...I love your blog...Love the name LOL I often feel insane.
I have not been sewing long at all. I bought a machine a little over a year ago and just sat down and taught myself to sew. I am really not that good...but I am learning all the time. I make alot of mistakes and end up throwing stuff away but that's how you learn LOL
Yes you can do it!!!! Absolutely. I never know what I'm going to make when I go for fabric. I just get this vision of something and then sit down and make it. I am horrible about making something twice. I sew like I cook...I kind of wing it (must be the Italian). If you like what I make for dinner, enjoy it because I probably can't make it again LOL
If I can help you in any way just stop by the nuthouse and ask or you can email me anytime!
Your girls are adorable!!!!!!!!! Love the beach pictures...I am a beach bum. Born and raised in CA but living in Chicago now (for 10 years). I take a cruise every year to get my beach fix.
stop by anytime!

AmyO said...

Adorable beach pics! Love all the white dresses :)

Sam said...

Looks like an amazing vacation!!!

chris said...

You are all so ridiculously gorgeous!

JMCS said...

Those pictures are incredible Rony! You really have the most amazing gift for writing. You need to write a book, I swear you would get published in a nano-second.

Hugs,
Jonni

Maia said...

WHat gorgeous photos!!!! THe top one being my absolute favorite!!
There's nothing like beach light.
I'm trying to catch up on blogs...but it's still an abbreviate activity at this stage!
OX