The video below is the highlight of our trip. It is one of my favorite memories.
I will post more about the rest of our trip later.
Monday, July 11, 2011
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Day 3 and 4 of Florida
Happy Belated July 4th! We had a great day celebrating America. We played in the ocean, swam in the pool and watched an amazing fireworks show.
Almost everyone hanging in the ocean. Eli has a blast scoop, scoop, kick, kicking with his tube. He jumps with the waves and even floats. He is still not a big fan of the sand, but loves the ocean.
Eli proudly displaying his red, white and blue.
The next morning, enjoying breakfast with cousin Colton.
Almost everyone hanging in the ocean. Eli has a blast scoop, scoop, kick, kicking with his tube. He jumps with the waves and even floats. He is still not a big fan of the sand, but loves the ocean.
Eli proudly displaying his red, white and blue.
Mommy, Daddy and Eli.
July 4th night. Waiting for the fireworks.
Watching the fireworks.
The next morning, enjoying breakfast with cousin Colton.
Out to eat on the main drag.
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Day 1 and 2 of Vacay
Hello from Florida!
We made a semi-cross country trip to Florida in 1 vehicle with 4 adults, 2 toddlers, 2 suitcases, 2 playards, 2 duffel bags, 2 golf club sets, 2 portable high chairs, 2 over night bags and 6 much needed movies.
Day 1:
Eli was such a trooper! We drove 8 hours to Mississippi. He watched his movies, ate a snack, we stopped for lunch in Shreveport then played on the boardwalk. He ran and ran in the hot sun. Enough for him to take a 2 hour nap on our second half of the trip to Hattiesburg, Miss.
Eli and Colton packed in at 8:30 a.m.
This is Eli's second time to stay in a hotel. The first time he was 5 days old. Mommy and Daddy were delirious and thought that we MUST make an appearance at our 10-year high school reunion.
Eli did great at the hotel. He loved jumping on the bed, running up and down the halls, and the FREE breakfast in the morning. He ate 2 yogurts, toast and 2 bananas. He was getting his money's worth.
Day 2:
We drove from Hattiesburg to Destin - about a 4 hour drive. Eli was once again an awesome traveler. We got to the condo around 4:00 p.m. and headed to the beach within the hour.
Here are some of the pics:
First steps on the sand - a little apprehensive. Contrary to the look of pain on Eli's face, the sand was not hot.
10 steps in. Still not loving the sand.
Finally, at the water!
Hanging with Papaw.
Yay for Vacay!
We made a semi-cross country trip to Florida in 1 vehicle with 4 adults, 2 toddlers, 2 suitcases, 2 playards, 2 duffel bags, 2 golf club sets, 2 portable high chairs, 2 over night bags and 6 much needed movies.
Day 1:
Eli was such a trooper! We drove 8 hours to Mississippi. He watched his movies, ate a snack, we stopped for lunch in Shreveport then played on the boardwalk. He ran and ran in the hot sun. Enough for him to take a 2 hour nap on our second half of the trip to Hattiesburg, Miss.
Eli and Colton packed in at 8:30 a.m.
This is Eli's second time to stay in a hotel. The first time he was 5 days old. Mommy and Daddy were delirious and thought that we MUST make an appearance at our 10-year high school reunion.
Eli did great at the hotel. He loved jumping on the bed, running up and down the halls, and the FREE breakfast in the morning. He ate 2 yogurts, toast and 2 bananas. He was getting his money's worth.
Day 2:
We drove from Hattiesburg to Destin - about a 4 hour drive. Eli was once again an awesome traveler. We got to the condo around 4:00 p.m. and headed to the beach within the hour.
Here are some of the pics:
First steps on the sand - a little apprehensive. Contrary to the look of pain on Eli's face, the sand was not hot.
10 steps in. Still not loving the sand.
Finally, at the water!
Hanging with Papaw.
Starting to like the sand. New toys helped!
Yay for Vacay!
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Tips from the Foodie
How to enjoy toast and yogurt:
Place "yo-geet" and "toost" on tray.
Lightly spread yo-geet over toost.
Enjoy!
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Scoop, Scoop, Kick and Kick
My new favorite words: scoop, scoop, kick and kick. Eli and Colton started swim lessons this week. At first, I'll admit, I wasn't thrilled about going every day for 2 weeks, but the 2.5 to 3 hour nap that follows every lesson is glorious!
What can you do with 3 hours in the middle of the day? Well, let me tell you!
1. Go to Costco and actually search the aisles without a foodie fanatic toddler.
2. Get ALL your laundry done.
3. Complete most of your work projects during normal business hours.
4. Take a nap -- tee-hee. That was my favorite day!
Eli is enjoying it for the most part. He is learning some swim technique, holding his breath and jumping of the edge. We have two older boys in our toddler group so maybe he will imitate them. They are fearless and it makes me fearful of Eli being two-and-a-half.
He is not keen of putting his face or ears in the water and also not a fan of the dunk. I think he might have a little crush on our instructor too! Not only is she cute, but she has some great ducky toys.
Colton and Eli ready for the first day.
Does he look excited or what?
Colton going in for a hug.
What can you do with 3 hours in the middle of the day? Well, let me tell you!
1. Go to Costco and actually search the aisles without a foodie fanatic toddler.
2. Get ALL your laundry done.
3. Complete most of your work projects during normal business hours.
4. Take a nap -- tee-hee. That was my favorite day!
Eli is enjoying it for the most part. He is learning some swim technique, holding his breath and jumping of the edge. We have two older boys in our toddler group so maybe he will imitate them. They are fearless and it makes me fearful of Eli being two-and-a-half.
He is not keen of putting his face or ears in the water and also not a fan of the dunk. I think he might have a little crush on our instructor too! Not only is she cute, but she has some great ducky toys.
Colton and Eli ready for the first day.
Does he look excited or what?
Colton going in for a hug.
Friday, June 3, 2011
The Next Roger Ebert
I am telling on myself since babies/toddlers are suppose to have zero screen time, but we watch movies at our house. Eli's favorite movies are Kung Fu Panda and Madagascar -- oldies but goodies.
Kung Fu Panda 2 came out Memorial Day weekend and we decided Eli needed the big screen experience. So Sunday we packed up snacks, drinks, a toy and headed to Tinseltown. It's only $4 per ticket so an investment we were willing to make in case we had to walk out.
He did AMAZING! We got there 15 minutes prior to start and he sat in his chair through all the previews up to the last 10 minutes of the movie. I would say a total of 2 hours he was engrossed in the movie. I am totally impressed.
Enjoying a snack before the movie.
Eli gives it a thumbs up.
Now, the sad thing is Brent and I have not been to a movie in probably a year. I guess the compromise will be if we see a movie, it will be a cartoon.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Happy Mother's Day
Another wonderful day of commemoration for moms come and gone. I was able to eat on a patio multiple times - one of my favorite things to do - plus try a new restaurant - another favorite!
I am so blessed to be a mother. It is the BEST JOB EVER! I hope Eli doesn't make me eat those words tomorrow ;)
Mother's Day last year. Look at my little chubby baby.
He is turning into a little boy! It was also much warmer!
I am so blessed to be a mother. It is the BEST JOB EVER! I hope Eli doesn't make me eat those words tomorrow ;)
Mother's Day last year. Look at my little chubby baby.
He is turning into a little boy! It was also much warmer!
I wouldn't have spent Mother's Day any other way!
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