We went to Virginia Beach on vacation this week and we had so much fun! It was our first vacation with the baby and it was a success. Amazingly, Ava didn't cry at all on our 9 hour drive to VB, which was awesome. She was such a trooper; She enjoyed playing with toys, watching Veggie Tales on the portable DVD player, taking naps, ect.. We were so thankful because we were kinda worried about it.
The first day at the ocean was a little rough, we couldn't find a parking spot, when we finally did, Ava was screaming, she wouldn't take a nap, she hated the ocean and sand, not to mention a wave hit her and mommy in the face (that wasn't good.) But, after that experience we decided not to push the whole "playing in the sand" thing, and just let her play on a blanket on the sand and that went much better. We also reserved swimming for the hotel pool since the ocean seemed to induce more screaming.
After we learned those lessons the hard way, we then enjoyed walking on the boardwalk, swimming in the pool, watching the waves, and just relaxing...It was really good family time. The car ride home wasn't as good, it took us 11 hours due to traffic, but Ava still only cried once (which is't bad!)
It was really fun but we are glad to be back.
We got some good pictures, enjoy!
6 comments:
Hey guys!! Great pics!! We are so happy you had such a good time. We look forward to vacations together! Maybe Ava can teach Niko how to swim.
Love,
Ally, Michael, and baby
Those pictures are great. Ava makes the funniest faces! I was laughing out loud when I saw them.
You guys don't call...you don't write... haha
Ava cracks me up! It should be illegal to be that cute. You guys are such a cute family.
Michael - I hope you're enjoying your new job. Email soon!
Amy
Mary and Michael,
You have the most beautiful family! It's hard to believe you've been married 3 years! It seems like yesterday when we were all still at college. I'm so happy for you and your gorgeous baby girl :) Congratulations!
~ Cindy
Nice shades by the way... :o)
Looks like you guys had a pretty good time! Love the pictures!!
We will have to get together at some point in the near future...I have my school calendar already, so that means it will just be up to Anthony's schedule and of course, your schedules as well.
Talk to you guys later!
Love...Susanne & Anthony
So you're so lucky that your husband knows how to do all that web site stuff, this is awesome!
Happy Birthday Ava! Ethan will be 4 on October 5th. Hopefully you will be able to play together soon! We haven't been back to Ohio since last November, the trip is long over due! Can you e mail me your address so i can send you some pics? It's so much easier for me to send them that way (I know, I'm old school). Love, Carrie
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