Keeping cool and having fun are two of the most important things for Annabelle when we go to the beach. Thankfully, Branden came up with a great way for Annabelle to do both.
Her own private pool
Annabelle and her daddy have an AMAZING bond and part of that bond is the trust she has with him. It's so great to see how willing she is to try new things with her dad. Even when she's scared she is usually willing to try (whatever it is he's asking) if she knows he will be right there by her side. On this day (July 21st) Annabelle decided to give surfing a try. Needless to say she had a blast!
Taking a break after surfing
Hanging out with her favorite boys
Branden's 3 biggest fans!
Annabelle is so lucky to have two wonderful brothers who love her SO very much!
Annabelle decided to race her brothers down the beach
However, with the kids being as young as they are (3, 5, & 7) and with Annabelle's "extra's" I have found that it's a bit too difficult of a task for me to take them there on my own. Thankfully, once the weekend rolls around we are very lucky that Branden is always up for a family beach day. He loves the beach too!
My name is Annabelle and I was born on July 29, 2009 into a loving family. I am very lucky to have two older brothers (Jack and Benjamin) who LOVE me very much. I was born with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus. I had two major surgeries during my first week of life. My back closure surgery was the day I was born and I had a shunt inserted into my head 5 days later. I have since had 4 shunt revisions.
If you have questions about Spina Bifida or my condition, please feel free to e-mail my parents at: summersfamily09@gmail.com.