Joanna Gaines is making sure to take advantage of the last few weeks before summer vacation comes to an end. Along with her husband Chip Gaines and their children, the Magnolia founder left behind her Waco, Texas family home in favor of a much more tropical destination, the Caribbean island of St. Lucia, for the Gaines' latest getaway.
The former HGTV star and her husband have been married since 2003, and are parents to five kids : Drake, 19, who recently finished his first year of college at Baylor University, Ella Rose, 17, Duke, who just celebrated his 16th birthday , Emmie Kay, 14, and Crew, who just celebrated his sixth birthday . As the family continues to enjoy their time at the beach, Joanna took to Instagram on Saturday and shared a glimpse of the family vacation, posting a video montage featuring rare clips of the kids as well as stunning Caribbean views. Among them were a video of little Crew admiring what appears to be a koi pond, suited up and ready to go snorkeling with the help of one of his older brothers, a sweet selfie of Joanna and Chip, walks along the beach and jungle as a family, a visit to a waterfall, and many more adventures.
"Fun in the St. Lucia sun," Joanna wrote in her caption alongside a sun emoji, and fans were then quick to take to the comments section under the post and gush about her glimpse into the vacation. "Looks AMAZING, Jo! So glad to see you were able to get away and enjoy some quality time with your family! Much deserved!!! Crew is ju.