Family Vacation 2012

It's time I stop being lazy and catch up on what's been happening in our world over the last couple of months.  At the end of April, we took a much needed vacation to the beach (well kinda).  We were anxious to get away and nervous to see how Trevor would do in the car ride.  We tried our best to leave around nap time so he would sleep much of the way there, which he did.  That was smart.  He woke up in his carseat and was mad he was there.  Poor baby.  The joys of traveling with toddlers :).  We stopped in Gulf Shores where Markus' childhood friend Blake now lives.  We hung out with him and his family which was fun.  They have 2 little girls and were great playmates for Trevor.  That night we went to see a live band play and ordered Mellow Mushroom pizza to go.  That was pretty cool.  Trevor just wanted to run all over the park the band was playing at, so Markus and I took turns chasing him around.  We headed to Aunt Nancy's where we would be staying.  The next day I insisted on going shopping.  Foley outlet mall here we come!  After spending a small fortune there, we headed to the beach.  We settled at Perdido (border of Alabama/Florida) where Markus and Blake were to fish.  I didn't care where we ended up as long as it had the ocean and sand I was good.  Markus had to stick to the Alabama waters side where he bought a fishing license, so I guess you could say we were in BAMA.  :).  We went late in the evening when the sun was setting and thought it was a good time for Trevor, (no sun!).  Well turns out, it wasn't the best time for him.  Not in April when the water is still a bit chilly without the sun heating things up.  He LOVED the sand.  He LOVED the water.  He just got cold really quickly and the water part didn't last as long as I hoped it would.  Below are some (ok a lot) of pics from the beach.

He had lots of sand toys to play with from Mommy & Daddy, Uncle E & Nanny, & Ms. Glenda.  They were a big hit!

Probably his favorite toy of the bunch, a shovel!

He couldn't get enough of the sand.  It was cute to see him explore it for the first time.

Posing...

I love this shot.  Once he heard the water... he had to go see!

His reaction when he walked closer to shore and saw the water :).

I was on the beach looking up at him... looking at the water.  So cute!

Walking to the ocean!

Wow that was cold!  Love the action shots :).

Then another wave came!

And another wave, which was cold!

Then he was like, yeah I got this!

Sitting on the shoreline.

Hi!

Markus came back from fishing...to talk on the phone!

I think Trevor wanted his attention.  Haha!

Pausing for a drink.  Love those sandy fingers!

And then a snack.  Nothing like goldfish and sand.

Overall, Trevor loved this beach.  I couldn't wait to go back.  We never returned while we were there.  That was sad.  But not the only sad thing that happened on vacay.  But oh well.  We know where to find it when we want to go next time.  I loved watching him explore everything.  That was the best part.  Looking forward to more beach trips with my boys!