At the end of June we took our first vacation as a family of three. We headed out about 6 am in order to keep Miss Abigail asleep for as much of the trip as possible. This didn't work as we all as we had hoped, but we made it. Charlie and I are usually very quick with our stops. We get done what we have to and jump back in the car to reach our destination as quickly as possible. Obviously this was a little different this trip. Our usual 5 minute breakfast stop took a bit longer since we had to feed, change, and dress a baby. We also took another break at a rest stop to let her play around on the ground on a towel. It made our trip longer but helped to make a it much happier for our girl.
We took this vacation with our dear friends from Arkansas. We lived in their rental apartment our first year married. We hadn't seem then in awhile, so it was great to catch up and introduce them to Abigail.
We had a great first day of playing in the pool and eating dinner together. Sunday was our one really pretty day. We spent most of the time in the sunshine. Charlie even took kid duty and let me spend some time reading in the sun which is one of my favorite things to do.
The beach was different this time because of the oil spill. We were able to take walks but not get in the water. It makes me sad. I would have loved to be able to take my daughter into the water. It also scares me because it doesn't seem like this will be over or fixed for a long time. I wouldn't think that we even know the extent of the damage this oil spill will cause. We didn't get to enjoy the beach much of the ocean, but we still managed to have a great trip.
Abigail loved the pool and her new friends. The Anderson kids gave her more attention and playtime than she's ever had before. She loved all the attention. Overall we had a wonderful trip. We had good food, time with old friends, Daddy off work for a week, pool time. Vacation was good!!
We took this vacation with our dear friends from Arkansas. We lived in their rental apartment our first year married. We hadn't seem then in awhile, so it was great to catch up and introduce them to Abigail.
We had a great first day of playing in the pool and eating dinner together. Sunday was our one really pretty day. We spent most of the time in the sunshine. Charlie even took kid duty and let me spend some time reading in the sun which is one of my favorite things to do.
The beach was different this time because of the oil spill. We were able to take walks but not get in the water. It makes me sad. I would have loved to be able to take my daughter into the water. It also scares me because it doesn't seem like this will be over or fixed for a long time. I wouldn't think that we even know the extent of the damage this oil spill will cause. We didn't get to enjoy the beach much of the ocean, but we still managed to have a great trip.
Abigail loved the pool and her new friends. The Anderson kids gave her more attention and playtime than she's ever had before. She loved all the attention. Overall we had a wonderful trip. We had good food, time with old friends, Daddy off work for a week, pool time. Vacation was good!!
A rare picture of Mom and Dad together
Abigail enjoyed splashing in these little fountains
Standing on the pier in the middle of the ocean
Walking in the sand with Daddy
Family photo op
Abigail and Sweet Caraline
She didn't seem to mind the sand between her toes.
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