Extended family vacations are it! It's the time of year when everyone comes together in these perfectly curated outfits, breezey late nights and endless laughter. Reminiscing on old times while anticipating new adventures. With tan lines for days and food galore these vacations are what dreams are made of. While some are reunited after months even years apart, some are meeting their newest family members for the first time. And some people will choose to make this time their time to announce their forevers with their loves. That's the magic, adventure happens when you are together!

My family always took big vacations together. We would load up in to my grandfather's truck and head down to the coast, Corpus Christi to be exact. I could still feel the bumps on the highway as we all rolled across the bed of my grandfather's truck. I'd be surrounded by my cousins and first friends. There was Cesar who was the leader of the pack. I adored him. He was the big brother I never had and was very protective of me. And Vincent who wasn't much younger than him who followed his lead. I was 3 years younger than him. After me was my cousin Melissa who was either my best friend or my worse enemy depending on the day of the week. She's been my official best friend for a very long time now BTW.

If I close my eyes long enough I could still imagine the birds flying over head while we ate our crunchy SANDwiches. Oh take me back! I dreamed of one day living by the beach.

Yeah some of my best times were surrounded by these crazies. And that's why for me when I see you out there together I am genuinely happy for you. I am celebrating with you. I know that joy, your laughter because I was once very lucky to have had a childhood filled with the same goodness.

If you book with me while on vacation I can promise to document your family in the best way I know how, with love. -Jessica

Check out my latest family session on beautiful Navarre Beach!

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