Aruba 2018 | Personal

10 years ago, my husband and I spent our honeymoon in Aruba. I still can’t believe that 10 years has passed us by so quickly! We thought it would be fun to go back and visit the island (this time with our kids) as we celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary back in December.

Our first trip was an escape to the beach during New York’s cold winter. Going back 10 years later (as Floridians) was a bit different. We’ve definitely been spoiled by the sunshine state and it almost felt silly to have traveled so far away when we have our own paradise so close to home.

I had high hopes of documenting our entire vacation from start to finish but quickly realized that was not only unrealistic but also impossible. Sometimes I’m sad when I miss opportunities to take photos when we are visiting new places and doing new things BUT I’ve learned that it’s always more enjoyable for everyone when I’m present in the moment too!

I relaxed, I had fun, and I only took a few pictures...but I’m okay with that :)

A few from #onehappyisland:

Hilton Hotel Aruba.jpg
Girl in Black Believe In Mermaids Bathing Suit Orlando Documentary Photographer.jpg
Boy Having Sunscreen Applied to His Face Orlando Family Photographer.jpg
Dad Carrying Pink Pool Float Orlando Documentary Photographer.jpg
Dad Carrying Pink Float on Aruba's Beach Family Vacation.jpg
Girl in Pink Float in the Ocean Orlando Family Photographer.jpg
Boy in Puddle Jumper Aruba's  Beach Family Vacation.jpg
Girl in Ocean on Pink Float Aruba Family Vacation.jpg
Happy Hour Cocktails Aruba Family Vacation.jpg
Portrait of Girl in Aruba Submarine Documentary Family Photographer.jpg
Family Silhouettes in Aruba Submarine.jpg
American Boy in the Sand Hilton Aruba.jpg
Spilled Cocktail on Beach Chair Hilton Aruba.jpg
Boy Playing in Sand at Sunset Aruba Hilton.jpg
Orlando Family Shadow Portrait in Aruba Sand.jpg
Girl in Pink Hat in Pool Chair Aruba Hilton.jpg
Father and Son Aruba Ocean Orland Family Photographer.jpg
Father and His Children in Aruba Ocean at Sunset Orlando Documentary Photographer.jpg
Pink Pool Float in the Sand at Aruba Hilton.jpg