Each year or so, my parents , along with the families of my three sisters and I , try to envisage a vacation that uniquely reflects our family's heritage. Planning a vacation for 19 people requires creativity, organization, and a good sense of humor. True to our roots, we planned theme dinners, assigned team captains for the somewhat annual Beach Olympics, and took early bets on who would win the coveted 'Best Bod on the Beach' award.
Most folks go to the beach to relax.
We go to compete . Whether out of some subconscious desire to prove our worth to parents who always demanded our best, or visions of fabulous prizes awaiting the victors , even the youngest members of our clan eagerly embrace the bizarre array of games my father devises. This year's competitions included typical activities such as body-boarding and sand castle building, as well as a video treasure hunt. I was wondering if you would mind standing in a circle, holding hands, with 7 other people. It's clear to me that she has a bright future in sales.