let me just say...

... that every bit of hard work that went into getting this family ready for the beach was entirely worth it.  Emory was delightful, Ethan slept like a champ, and the spirits were a-flowin'.  I discovered our friends are even way-cooler than I thought.  The house was huge, beautiful, well-stocked, and closer to the beach than any beach-front condo I've been in.  And, I even lost a bit of weight, though I have no idea how.  It was the perfect vacation!

Pictures to come (and they are adorable!).