Last week, Paul took some time off work so we could take our last family vacation before Irelyn arrives. It was so nice to have him around all of the time because I am feeling BIG these days. Before we left town, Payson had his 2 year check-up at the doctor and got two shots. He now weighs 31. 4 lbs. and is 33.25 inches tall.
During our vacation, we stayed at a hotel, and the boys loved swimming in the pool every night. Payson enjoyed running down the hallways, and Beckett came home a much better walker. On Wednesday, we went to Busch Gardens, and it ended up being 93 degrees that day. We were drenched in sweat by 10am. We were so excited that Beckett could finally go on all of the kiddie rides. He is definitely more adventurous than Payson. Despite the heat, we had lots of fun, and the boys passed out before we even left the parking lot.
On Thursday, we took a day trip to Virginia Beach. Our first stop was a little petting zoo. The boys really enjoyed all of the animals, but Paul didn't like smelling like goat afterwards. Next we had lunch at a Greek restaurant on the beach, and the food was very good. Finally, we took the boys down to the water to see the ocean for the first time. Beckett seemed to enjoy getting his feet wet, and of course, Payson hated every second of it. He hates the sand just like his Mommy, plus he was afraid of the water.
Our last day away was Friday, and we went back to Busch Gardens for another day of fun. The weather was awesome that day. We took the boys on all of the rides again and then ended the day at the water park in Sesame Street. I was afraid that Payson would freak out there too, but I was smart enough to give him a cup to play with and that's all it took. He spent the whole time filling up the cup and dumping it out. He doesn't like to run through the water but loves to dump it on his own head. He also enjoyed dumping it on Beckett and trying to get Mommy and Daddy wet. He even started dumping water on other kids. It was really funny. Beckett just enjoyed walking around and watching all the big kids.
I am so thankful for all of Paul's hard work that makes it possible to take vacations and create family memories that will last a life time. Once you are a parent, everything you do is for your kids. We really hope that, even though Payson and Beckett won't remember our trip, they had a good time.
Here are just some of the pictures from our trip.
If you would like to see all of the pictures, please click on the link below.
*Payson ready for the pool at
the hotel with his new Mickey Mouse
swim trunks from Auntie Alison.*
*Going back up to our room
after playing in the pool.*
*Payson and Daddy.*
*Meeting Bert.*
*Beckett's first ride. Yes, my husband
made me squeeze into that boat
at almost 8.5 months pregnant!*
*Watching the Elmo Show
with Bert and Ernie.*
*Daddy taking Beckett on his
first BIG ride. I still can't believe
they let babies on this thing.*
*Paul said he giggled and sqealed
the whole time.*
*ELMO!!!*
*Hugging Abby.*
*Swings.*
*They loved the Airplane Ride.*
*Loving the Lady Bug ride.*
*Drinking their bedtime milk with Daddy.*
*Watching cartoons in the morning.*
*Chickens!!!*
*He wasn't afraid of them at all.*
*Beckett walking around with Daddy.*
*Having fun on the tire swing.*
*Love them!*
*The boys petting the baby goats.*
*My boys at the petting zoo.*
*Payson hated every second of the beach.....
especially the water and the sand.*
*Beckett and Daddy enjoying the beach.*
*Our only family picture of the trip....
and of course my hair looks horrible.*
*Beckett started to demand
that he feed himself.*
*Wearing his new Mickey Mouse
sunglasses that Cousin Cara picked out.*
*Payson loved the Dragon ride.*
*Daddy and Payson with the dragon.*
*Airplane ride.*
*Balloon ride.*
*Payson collecting water. He must have
done this 100 times.*
*Walking around...*
*Payson loves dumping water on people.*
*My favorite picture of our trip...*
*Watching the Elmo show
one last time.*
*Me and My Love*
