Beach, please!

In April, Brandon was called to look at a practice in Ft. Walton and we stayed in San Destin, Florida in April. It was a whirlwind, but it was nice to get out of town. I love this picture because of Owen's smile and how Lane wants to be by her daddy. He's clearly a favorite. He's the best!

Yesterday, we just got back from Orange Beach, Alabama. It was strictly a beach/pool bum situation. We didn't do anything constructive really...or new or exciting. IT WAS FABULOUS!!! Just like last year the kids shared a room and the first night they are always a little giddy about that. The first night, Owen's response to the reason they were still up was, "I was just testing my hypothesis....I fink that if we point the blinds down then it will be darker in the room and we will be able to sleep.".... hilarious!!!! He was instructing Lane from his bed, how to make the blinds on the window change direction. That saying comes from one of his favorite shows, Dinosaur Train. I love it.

Owen and I went on a date to see "How to train a dragon" and Lane went for more pool time with her daddy. It works out perfect because Owen and I are "inside" people and Lane and her daddy are water bugs!

I love going to the movies!! Got to see the Sex and the City Sequel with Brooke and Amy! Yay for the Movies!!!

This trip was very relaxing. Lane was still swimming like a fish and was very good at holding her breath. At this pool, Owen can touch the bottom, so that was helpful since he hasn't taken swimming lessons yet. Chris was definitely missing from the equation, but he has been working on having a fantastic summer with his friends. He was definitely missed though...

Last year we let the kids go to Build-a-Bear and make a bear, so this year we brought them back to give them baths and pick out an outfit. Owen had a hard time choosing between Jedi, the storm trooper, or Spiderman. He went with the storm trooper, it was surprising. What wasn't surprising was that Lane chose the dog bowl, the fur trimmed bed, and the baby bear as companions to hers. Just like her momma, she loves the accessories! ha

All in all, it was a wonderful way to spend the last vacation Brandon will have til this Fall. I just love my sweet family. The kids are getting so big. Owen and I even played dominoes...next year probably scrabble...awwweee...