My friend Laurie invited the kids and I to join her and her son at the beach house for a week. Mike and I have been a few times with the Beards, but this time was definitely different. With more kids and no dads, it was an adventure. We have many stories and learned a lot about how to (or how not to) vacation with kids. #1 Margaritaville is not kid friendly. At least, not Sadie friendly. She was wishing it was 5 o'clock anywhere but there.
Our first outing to the beach only lasted about an hour. Since Sadie wasn't afraid of the water, Griffin didn't mind eating the sand, it made things difficult for the moms. Not to mention the wind and our run away umbrella. Despite the efforts of two kind gentlemen and our own, the umbrella still managed to get away and land on some sun bathers.
Swimming:
Rowan was ready to go in his bathing suit, but the water was too cold. Sadie didn't mind the ice cold water and enjoyed making her mom go deeper and deeper to the perfect spot to catch her as she jumped in.
Shopping:
Sadie helped herself to trying on shoes.
She decided she NEEDED this suitcase for Arizona. Her mom did not agree.
The Christmas store was a favorite.
Walking:
We said goodbye to the beach just before hurricane Irene came to visit. It started sprinkling on us as Sadie looked for shells with the other early morning collectors. As we were walking back to the beach house, it began to pour. We took shelter under a parking garage with two older women, but when we decided it wasn't going to let up, we all took a run for it.
We really did enjoy ourselves. We were able to relax, enjoy our friends, and have a change of scenery. Despite the excitement, we escaped the hurricane.
My friend Laurie invited the kids and I to join her and her son at the beach house for a week. Mike and I have been a few times with the Beards, but this time was definitely different. With more kids and no dads, it was an adventure. We have many stories and learned a lot about how to (or how not to) vacation with kids. #1 Margaritaville is not kid friendly. At least, not Sadie friendly. She was wishing it was 5 o'clock anywhere but there.
Our first outing to the beach only lasted about an hour. Since Sadie wasn't afraid of the water, Griffin didn't mind eating the sand, it made things difficult for the moms. Not to mention the wind and our run away umbrella. Despite the efforts of two kind gentlemen and our own, the umbrella still managed to get away and land on some sun bathers.
Swimming:
Rowan was ready to go in his bathing suit, but the water was too cold. Sadie didn't mind the ice cold water and enjoyed making her mom go deeper and deeper to the perfect spot to catch her as she jumped in.
Shopping:
Sadie helped herself to trying on shoes.
She decided she NEEDED this suitcase for Arizona. Her mom did not agree.
The Christmas store was a favorite.
Walking:
We said goodbye to the beach just before hurricane Irene came to visit. It started sprinkling on us as Sadie looked for shells with the other early morning collectors. As we were walking back to the beach house, it began to pour. We took shelter under a parking garage with two older women, but when we decided it wasn't going to let up, we all took a run for it.
We really did enjoy ourselves. We were able to relax, enjoy our friends, and have a change of scenery. Despite the excitement, we escaped the hurricane.
2 comments:
You got some really cute pictures on this trip! I'm glad that you were able to enjoy the beach. Sadie certainly looks happy and Rowan seems quite relaxed. :)
What a fun and exciting trip! Rowan is so cute!!!!!!! i miss you guys :)
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