Daytona Beach

On our fourth day, it was time to say goodbye to Disney.  Although a part of me wished we had chosen to spend more time there and visit all four parks, my common sense knew we'd done the right thing.  Both kids were overwhelmed by the travel and the constant motion, and we were all ready for the final leg of our journey: a relaxing stop at Daytona Beach. 

Neither of the kids had ever seen the ocean before, and Erik and I hadn't been on a beach since our honeymoon seven years ago.  We especially loved Daytona Beach, because you could literally drive right onto the sand, find that perfect spot, and simply jump right from your vehicle into your day at the beach.  Perfection!
  

At first, Ava wanted to play in the sand with her bucket of beach toys, while Hudson headed straight for the waves.  Between the two of them, they kept us busy!  Much fun was had as we frolicked in the surprisingly strong waves, enjoyed the beautiful day from the sandy shoreline, or even strolled the beach searching for seashells.  We only spent one day at the beach, but it was a truly idyllic one that will never be forgotten. 

Oh, Disney/Daytona vacation, you were so good to us! 

What a blessing!