Dad is in all our favorite memories




I mean, where do I even begin?


You can probably imagine Richie is in pretty high demand wherever we may be. And that's no different in Perdido Key.

He is our fisherman, our golfer, our sandcastle master, our athlete and sports trivia master, our problem solver, our knower-and-fixer-of-all-things, our drinking buddy, and our comedic relief. 

He is our rock.


Whether it is planned and intentional, or a spur of the moment decision, Richie makes it a priority to have one-on-one time with each of the boys... and even me too... when we are on vacation. 

There is at least one thing he has with each of us that creates a space for making memories...




Sand castles, seashells, and sports with Luke






Golfing with Charlie



Fishing with Sam








Putt putt with everyone


And I guess just drinking with me 😂




We had the best time this day....  The kids apparently had enough beach time and left us alone lounging under an umbrella for the afternoon. We drank ourselves into silliness and just talked and laughed for hours... reminiscing about long ago and making plans for days to come.  

It was as if the whole world disappeared that afternoon and everyone passing by was just an actor in the movie of us. 


And the movie ended with Richie playing a pack mule as we gathered all our stuff and headed back home...  

These are the days, baby



The boys and I are eternally blessed and grateful to get to call this one ours...  He plays the leading role in all our favorite memories.






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