beach babes

Well, we can say we've done it. We've loaded our kids up in a van and driven all the way to Florida! It was my dad's birthday celebration (his 60th) and the whole family traveled down to St. George Island, Florida for a week together in a beautiful, three story, beach front home with a private pool and a deck on every level! (Sounds pretty snazzy, right?! Thanks to my step mamma who did most the work to make it happen!)

After our last trip down south, I told Bryan I didn't think I'd be able to make a drive like that until Simon was at least five. Ha. That was only a year ago! Our children AMAZED and DAZZLED us with their patience and understanding of what we were out to accomplish, and with a few special snacks, some new movies and comfy pillows, they made the trip without a hitch. (We did have a goody bag full of wrapped gifts to break up the monotony if a meltdown loomed. I highly recommend this tactic. It's amazing how intriguing a one dollar coloring book can be when its hidden under wrapping paper!)

Here is a pic of Simon and Ella breaking the law by resting, er, watching Kung Fu Panda, outside their cars seats (hey, we all survived road trips this way, right?)

We had such a great time with the family and made memories that will last us forever.