The Beach

The week before last Aunt Auburn called and asked if there was anyway we could clear our schedule for the next week so we could spend it with them at the beach. It was last minute but anytime someone says beach I am all for it. So I talked to Aus and told him to see what he could do and I went to work to see what I could do and it just happened to work out perfect. My schedule was cleared and we had the week open for the beach. We were so excited because Mize had never really been to the beach other than when we went to move Uncle Bub home from Hilton Head we took him to see the beach but it was really breezy so he never got out of the stroller. This would be his first official beach trip and I couldn't wait. Aus wasn't sure how long he could stay but he knew it would only be for a few days. I decided Mize and I would stay all week so we started packing things up since I assumed it would take us a few days to get everything ready. I went by Wal Mart and bought a swimming pool for the kids to play in and Aunt Auburn went a bought some canopies.
We headed out on Friday and was going to try and drive as long as we could depending on how well Mize would do. He is such a wonderful rider because as soon as we start moving he goes to sleep and usually stays asleep until we stop. After about six hours he woke up and wanted out of his seat so we stopped and got out and let him move around. of course when we got ready to get back on the road he didn't want any part of it. We all toughed the ride out and made it to Gulf Shores and met everyone to eat. We were so glad that all of us could be there even it was just for a few days. When I say everyone it was Pappy, PaPa, Uncle Matt, Aunt Auburn, Chloe, Cole, and Uncle A.D..
We ended up getting to check into the house early so we all got to hit the beach Saturday around lunch. The kids had a great time but Mize kept eating the sand and pretty much anything that was around him that would fit in his mouth. It was hot so I had told Aus to watch him while I went to get in the ocean to cool off and when I came back he was chewing on something and when I got down to check I pulled out a seashell. I'm SO glad I checked because I would hate to know we had to take him to the ER for eating a seashell or worse, choking on it. The weekend was pretty laid back, we just enjoyed having everyone together and of course the scenery. We had a house right on the beach with a big porch over looking the ocean. We all sat outside talking and laughing and the guys even enjoyed a couple of cigars.
Uncle A.D. had to leave on Sunday and Aus ended up having to leave on Monday but Mize and I decided to stay but I have to say this was the only time we had been away from Aus this long since we didn't come home until Friday. It all went good the rest of the week the kids enjoyed the pool we all went to dinner a couple of nights, cooked at the house a couple of nights and also ordered pizza.
It was a last minute vacation but it was fun and relaxing and Mize loved the beach and the ocean!!! I guess you could say he is just like his Mom!! I took SO many pics but I'll just post some of my favorites..