Vacation Pictures

I finally got a computer and some down time while we are down in here is sunny Florida.  Here a few picture to document our trip so far.

Checking out the water

These are the nasty scrubjays on my brother

My boys and I at the beach

Q and his giant sand castle

I will get more on here later, but I am using an apple computer and I am not use to this.  Took me longer than I expected. This was just the first few days.

Finish line

Wow, thirty-one days!  I made it through my first Slice of Life challenge. Maybe I should celebrate with a new thirty -one bag. ;)  I wondered many times if I would make it, but I did.  I didn't know what I would write about, who would read, or how I would fit it into my schedule in the beginning.   Now I question what will I do with my blog now that the challenge is complete.  I think I will revisit on Tuesdays and return to the challenge next year.  I am also working with a co-teacher on ideas to use this with the kids all year.   Great challenge! Thanks for giving me the opportunity to participate!

Beach and Driving

Today has been full of driving. We drove to the coast to enjoy the beach. Now we are driving to et to the airport to get my big bro. Then we have drive back to go to bed. The beach was AMAZING!! Q built a sand castle with his uncle, K played with Memaw on the beach towel, and I and I relaxed on the beach. I am a little red, but it was totally worth it! Short post tonight because I am riding and blogging at the same time.

Relaxing

Today was the day to relax. We ventured out this morning to go see the scrubjays. These are nasty little birds that will land on you. I have a fear of birds,so this is not my favorite part of the trip. I have great pictures of the bird and people stack with my brother, son, and the bird on top. I will have to share the pictures later. We then spent the afternoon relaxing on the porch and swimming. I discovered I have a dare devil for a son. K who is only 10 months enjoyed diving from me to his Memaw the entire time he was in the pool. He was very upset when he had to get out. The best part of the day was the mouth watering inside out hamburgers my brother grilled with cabbage, squash, and potatoes and conversation with my grandpa. We spent the evening listening to stories of his childhood. I love to sit and listen to the stories. Grandpa is a great storyteller. I need to find a way to persevere these stories in his voice for my boys to hear when they are bigger.

Vacation or Stress?

Aren't vacations suppose to be relaxing? Maybe it will be when we get there.    I have blogged as we have traveled to share our story.     It is an early morning.  I'm up at 4:15 after staying up until midnight catching up with my brother.  Like kids again.  Mom had the boys sleeping.  In an hour we will be heading to the airport.      Wow!  We are on the plane. That was crazy!  At security, I got stuck holding the baby and the stroller that did not want to close.  That was so much fun!  That started my red faced moments.  We got to the gate as they started boarding and still needed a potty break and to get a bottle ready. We got the potty break,but no bottle.  Then we get to the plane and everyone gets on, but me. I was working on stroller that had a mind of its own.  It decided not to close. If you know me, my face was bright red, again.  How many times will this happen today?       The K is smiling and checking everything out while Q is too excited to sit still.  Fingers crossed it will be a quick safe flight!      The anxiety has subsided and has been replaced with anticipation, now that we are in the air.  The little one fell asleep during take off and slept in my arms for an hour while the big one played games, enjoyed the fabulous reading of the safety information, and eating all my graham crackers.  Little stinker!       The excitement has cover come us, we just got our wings.  Q has started a collection, this is his fifth set.  K's will be added to his keepsake box for his first flight along with the picture of him banging on the seat in front of him trying to get his Memaw's attention.      Airplane lavatories. Amazing!  Q needed a bathroom break, so we got to take part in that adventure. When he was potting he announces, "I bet it leaks out of the plane." Huge smile, "Gross! It will hit people down there on the head." Even bigger smile.        After landing, the stroller decided to open with ease for a change.  We are now enjoying beautiful Florida.      Hoped you enjoyed my journey as much as I will enjoy this vacation.   I have pictures to add, but it is not working tonight. Maybe tomorrow I will be able to share.

Vacation Anxiety

Have you ever had a pit in your stomach before a big event? That has been my day as I have prepared for our trip to Florida tomorrow. This morning as I woke up I had vacationist. Sick to my stomach, mind racing, and exhaustion all symptoms. This being the first time to go on an extended vacation with the baby and without daddy there has been a lot anxiety. Don't misunderstand me, I am excited for this much needed break, but this happens everytime we travel. Am I the only one who experiences this?

Dare Devil

      As I, the worried mother, sit and watches K, the ten month old, holding on to the chair while he watches his brother play across the room.  As the little guy inches closer to his brother while holding on to the chair he smiles and lets go of the chair.  He takes three steps without any help then falls face first.  Mommy just sits and waits for the scream, instead she gets a big smile as he crawls after his brother. 
    Ten minutes later later the little guy tries again.  He pulls himself up on the couch and waits for Da Da to pick him up, when Da Da walks by he lets go of the couch and takes four steps without assistance.  This time Da Da caught him before he hit the floor, but K still looks up with a big smile of look what I can do. 
   This continued all evening.  I can say I am not ready for this step, but it doesn't matter what I am ready for.  It is all about what K is ready to do.