This summer has flown by.

Although I’m ready for my family to be back into our routine, this mamma is gonna miss the relaxed vibes of Summer Lovin’ with my boys.  Late morning rises and staying up too late are coming to an end.

As a kick-off to the new school year, we decided to tag along with daddy on his latest work trip and head back to Fort Lauderdale for a few days.  We spent the whole time in the sun and sand and caught up with as many friends as we could fit.  We all came home a little sunburnt; remnants of our long, sandy days by the ocean.

As a kid, summer was always my favorite time of year and it produced some of my most epic memories.  I often wonder what memories my children will carry with them.  That’s why bringing along my heavy, bulky camera is always worth it.  Preservation of these times is created through my lens.  It’s so important for me to provide the same nostalgic feelings to my boys, that I so savor when I look at old photographs.  Here’s a few of my favorite memories from the trip: