When Jim, Ari and I were invited to join the Zbeeb's and Clarkson's on a family beach vacation, we needed to take some time to think about it. Were we ready to be a family together for an entire week; the good, the bad, the ugly all out in the open? Well, we accepted the invitation and jumped into the water. Despite one shark sighting and one caught shark; we all survived.
We, Michalski's had an amazing time. We enjoyed the quiet, laid-back atmosphere of Holden Beach, NC; getting to know the Clarkson's better; our late night talks with Andrew and Melissa and, of course, ice cream. Now, more than ever, we felt like family.
We cannot say enough how blessed we are to be a part of this family. We thank everyone in our lives for accepting us, as we were nearly three years ago, and as we are now. The love that Ariana has surrounding her is so apparent, and she thrives because of it.
Thank you to Melissa, Andrew, Asa, and Axel for a great first vacation experience as a family. Thanks to Marisa, Todd, Miller, and Bennett for accepting us (especially JJ) into your lives. Thank you greatly to Pops and Fra for sharing yourselves and inviting us on this amazingly special and memorable trip.
