Spring Time is Here!

We kicked off the beginning of Spring by taking a trip down to the Panama City Beach. We are so grateful that my in-laws let us use their condo. I forgot how much stuff you have to pack for an infant and realized that with the little time I already have during a 24 hour period, I needed to have started packing the weekend before. Brayden did great in the car, we stopped twice to feed him. I tried to give him a bottle in his car seat while Brian kept driving but he didn't want any of that so a typical 5 hour drive became a 7 hour drive. We first stopped at the Georgia Welcome center, it was really nice because Gabriella got to get out of the car and run around and get some fresh air while I sat in the shade and fed Brayden. The second stop was in Dothan and Brian took Gabriella into the Super Walmart and I stayed in the car.

Our friends met us at the condo. Their children are the exact same ages as ours. The weather was perfect. Probably the best weather we have ever had on a trip in March. It usually is hit or miss with the warm weather so early in the year. The temperature was perfect for the babies to be on the beach under umbrellas. We dug them each their own little bed and placed blankets & towels under them and on them. They pretty much slept the whole time. Later in the season I know Brayden will not be able to go down to the beach because it will be too hot.


Brayden and Brenden chillin' on the beach!


The girls had a blast playing in the sand and basically having a giant sleepover for the weekend. Gabriella is at the age that taking her to the beach and pool was a lot of fun. She entertained herself, especially since Olivia was there, and now with swimmies can swim on her own. We don't have to hold her the entire time in the pool. :-)



Gabriella finally putting her hands in the sand.


Gabriella at the pool sportin' her swimmies


Hiep & Olivia



Gabriella really loves her friend Olivia


Silly girls!

On the way back we really only needed to stop once to fed him and we found this AWESOME park...Landmark Park & Alabama Farming Museum outside of Dothan across from Spanish Acres...if you travel to the pan handle, you know where or at least have seen Spanish Acres, the gas station with the zebra sign. It was a historical farm with tractors, barns, old homes, horses, pigs, a playground, picnic area and bathrooms. It was well work the cost of $4 an adult b/c again Gabriella had fun and we got some fresh air. Definitely a place you should check out with your kids when making the trek.