Travel Buddy

I haven't spent anytime updating our blog since Addison and my trip to Beaumont to see Uncle Jake and Aunt Brandi. While there are so many things about our trip to talk about, I will first start by chatting about the drive to and from Beaumont. In short, she did AWESOME! Ten hours is a long trip for anyone and of course, she had a few moments here and there were I thought she was about to loose it, but she never really had ANY melt downs - either direction. I was amazed at how well she did! I had expected the worst but was not only surprised by her, but also so very proud of her. I simple made sure I had lots of snacks, lots of toys within arms reach and MOVIES, MOVIES, MOVIES! I think the movies were the key because she watched movies almost the whole way, both ways!

I don't really have time to go into the whole trip tonight, but I will chat more about it and get you all caught up over the next few days. I also will be posting pictures - but in the meantime, if you can't wait to see ALL the pictures from our adventure, I have posted them on my facebook page!

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Making out

I know a lot of people will be grossed out by this, but it was so funny! And yes, she did get a good scrub down when they were done "making out."

Shooting hoops

Addison got a little basketball hoop and ball from Uncle Jake and Aunt Brandi for Christmas. I took this video a while ago on my phone and everytime I watch it I get a big chuckle!

Where is the kite?

Someone at the beach today was flying a kite and Addison was intrigued by it. I didn't think anything of it because she stopped talking about it when she couldn't see it anymore. But tonight when Chuck got home she started talking about the kite and telling him about it. She went on and on and on and on about it. It was so cute that I got out my phone and took a video of her saying it - hence the quality of this video is poor, it was taken from my phone. In case you can't pick up what she is saying, it's "where's the kite?"

Beaumont, Texas

My brother and his wife live in Beaumont, Texas which is about nine hours from here. Since Chuck is going to Atlanta for a few days this week, Addie and I are going to venture on over to Beaumont. I am very excited to see Jake and Brandi, but nervous at the same time. Addie has never had to be in the car for this long - even when we moved down here our days were shorter. I sure hope this doesn't turn out to be a nightmare! I am stocking the car with her favorite movies - how did our parents travel without those portable dvd players? We will also have lots of her favorite snacks and lots of toys. I am hoping to be on the road by no later than 8 so with any luck I will be there by dinner time - depending on how well Addie does. So I won't be blogging for next week or so! Have a great week, all! And wish us luck... We may need it!

First beach trip of the spring

Addie and I met up with Kelly and Emily, Kris, Ian, and Callie, and our new friend Chrystal for a little beach outing this morning. The weather couldn't have been more perfect. It was warm, no humidity, and very little wind. I tried to keep Addison out of the water for as long as I could because the water isn't too warm yet - even though she didn't seem to care. She loved being knocked over by the waves or just sitting in the sand and having the waves crash around her. The kids played in the sand, chased seagulls and collected shells while us ladies were able to chat. It was such a perfect day - not much could have made it much better. Addie didn't even scream when we left - I think because she was tuckered out. How lucky are we to live on beautiful beaches that we get to enjoy so early in the year?