first family vacation

Dear Colton, 

Since Daddy wasn't able to take much time off work after you were born {since he took off while we were in the hospital for so long in February} he took off the entire week of Memorial Day so we could take our first family vacation to the beach. You did so well in the 3 hour car ride, especially with Youk practically sitting with you in your car seat. He's your best buddy. We'll always remember our first family vacation to the beach. Love you buddy!

ready for your first long car ride. don't worry mommy was sitting in the back right next to you.

We made it to the actual beach one time this week. You preferred to be held by Mommy and Daddy
rather than sleep in your tent. In this pic you lasted a few minutes in there. 

Hanging with Mommy under the umbrella

our beach setup as a family of 3…shade, lots of water and a baby tent. oh how times have changed.

napping with daddy on the beach

each morning we took youk to the beach to play in the sand and the waves.

your brother loves to dig in the sand

your seat on the couch…safety first :)

youk sleeping like a person in the back seat of the car 

you and me by the water. this is one of mommy's favorite pictures

we even took a trip to the boardwalk…and had to get our  usual family photo.
before it was just daddy and i getting our photo together.

mornings at the beach with youk were the favorite part of our day

bath time in your tummy tub. you're so happy you're clean!

swimming!