Last Trip of the Summer :(

Christopher and Jacob playing in the sand

Christopher

Jacob kept putting his face down in the water but didn't want to get wet.

Last Thursday, the boys and I (along with Nana) headed back to the "Happy House". I worked that day so we weren't able to get out of town until about 6 and then began the long five hour trek to Destin. The boys fell asleep on the way and when we arrived at midnight Jacob and Christopher kept running around the house looking for Pop and G'ami. They were there last time we went and I guess the little boys thought they would be there again this time. Jacob ran around the house screaming "Paaaaaaaaaaaaaaaapppp". It was really cute...but after a few minutes and after having a long day at work and the long drive, the cuteness wore off pretty quick!

I think on my last post I put how much easier it is to travel with the boys...maybe I spoke a little too soon. This trip wasn't bad, but Jacob has been wanting to be held all of the time! So that on top of Christopher being too exhausted to walk because of medical reasons has TOTALLY exhausted me! I carried Jacob down to the beach, pushing the beach stroller (not a stroller for kids, but a special stroller to push the beach toys and junk down that rolls smoothly in the sand). On the way back to the house, he wanted me to carry him. I refused and so he cried the entire...I mean ENTIRE way back to the house. It was a long walk home! :) Thankfully the lesson was learned and the next day, no fussing and he walked the entire way there and back! The next day we went to the outlets and bought Jacob some big boy run fast shoes. They are "special" shoes that can not come off of the ground. You can NOT be held in them! They are soooo cool and seem to be working, so far...

the boys walking down to the neighborhood pool

David doing an awesome jump trick into the pool

Brad ended up driving down the next evening to join us. It was nice to have Nana (Stephanie) there too. It was man to man defense. It was nice for all of us to be able to go go-cart riding together instead of me (or Brad) having to stay behind with two kids while the other rides with one. Stephanie watched the boys one night so Brad and I could go out. It was super nice, I think we are going to have to start traveling with a friend to help out with the boys...or to allow date nights on vacation! :)

Brad and Julie

Summer is over now, this morning we went to David's school to drop off his school supplies and meet his teacher. It was tough to get up this morning (not just for him, but for me too!). He'll start school on Wednesday so today he wants to "just stay home" and tomorrow we'll head over to the Children's Museum in New Orleans. They love going over there! I'll post again later this week to show you pictures of David's 1st day of 1st grade...I can not believe he is going to be a 1st grader!! Time Flies!!

Brad and Jacob Go-Cart Riding