The Thorn Birds: Check.
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo: Check.
The Girl Who Played With Fire: Need a bookstore.
Baby’s first visit to the beach: Check.
Outdoor showers every day for a week: Check.
Lobster, softshell crab, Mom’s strawberry slush, Sarris chocolate-covered pretzels: Check, check, check, check.
Family drama ranging from mild to moderate: Check.
Two 3 hour+ car trips: Check.
Unnecessary but justified purchases of vintage pins, toys, decor and sundresses: Check.
Run-in with incredibly creepy clown toy of which I took multiple photographs to share with you at a later date: Check.
One week to go!
