The Beach

We headed out to Orange Beach for our first family vacation. We had been counting down the days, so Grace was really excited. I was pretty nervous because we have never really traveled a long distance in the car, and Grace still doesn't sleep any where but home (if I can even get her to sleep then). They say it only takes 5 1/2 hours to get there, but for us it took like 8 1/2. Grace decided on the way there that she wanted to tt in the potty and not her diaper. So, we made a zillion stops for that. Then Carter pooped from head to toe in the car followed by Grace with a poop. We had to make lots of stops for diaper changes and bottles, etc... My dad said this trip was a test to see if we would do it again and I quickly let him know that I already knew we would fail the test. Traveling with children is very difficult...it should be a sport. Anyway, we finally made it to Orange Beach and the fun began.
Here is Grace and Papaw on the beach...

Grace and Gran building sand castles...


Here is Carter resting in his blow up bath tub that was a life saver...


Carter in his towel....

Carter in his bath tub seat...


We had so much fun, but I must say vacation was exhausting. Loading up all those toys and all that equipment to the beach was a work out in itself. Grace didn't sleep any, and Carter got spoiled rotten. Since we have been home he cries if he even sees his bed. Anyway, we all had a blast on this trip and we can't wait to do it again next year!