A month after the trip and I am still hearing consistent requests to "go to beach?" or "Mommy, pool?" It breaks my heart to have to explain that we don't have a pool and the beach is not just down the street. I think she is starting to get that we can't just hop in the car and suddenly be at the Gulf, but that doesn't stop her from asking.
This was the first trip we have taken since Mallory has been born that (with the exception of a couple melt downs) was laid back and low maintenance. Prior to this, Mallory was always "out of sorts" because she was being taken out of her home and out of her routine. Although we always had a good time, we found ourselves tending to her more then we would at home and ready to go home when the time came. This time, however, she was very easy going and so happy to be there. She almost always had a smile on her face and you could just tell that she was really having a great time.
In addition, Grandma and Grandpa made it down and back with flying colors. They also had a great time in the sun and it was nice to be able to just walk across the lawn and visit. We could even yell from patio to patio when the sun made us just a little to lazy to get up :)
EE & Mallory playing by the shore line.
Over-exposed picture walking to watch the sunset.
Smiling at Mommy after a giant chocolate cupcake celebrating Uncle Dan and Aunt EE's birthdays.
The troopers watching the sunset.
Walking (or being carried) to the car.
Getting some sun at the beach & pool...
Captain Jim even let Mallory steer the sailboat
Last night in Florida, watching the sunset.
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