Jaiden & Lilli: Sandals and Seaguls

This past weekend, Anna and I used the excuse of a trade show to go visit my mom in FL. I really enjoyed going to a trade show because I haven't been to one since our lives drastically and wonderfully changed almost 2 years ago. I think Anna had a great time too and I KNOW that Jaiden had a blast. He spent the day with grandma and grandpa who spoiled him ripe. After Anna and I got the business portion of our trip completed, it was time for a little R-N-R. (which I think we achieved quite well.) We were down there for 3 complete days and 2 of them were spent at the beach. By the second day, Jaiden was saying "beeech, beeech". He learned all about seagulls and just how fun it is to chase them; a skill that he and I practiced as much as we could.

(a little background about the wardrode selection - we arrived at the beach full clothed in jeans and a t-shirt and ready to go. The diaper however, was not quite ready. So there went the pants. Then we went back to the car to get the snacks for the birds and Jaiden found out he could wash his feet. So there went the t-shirt. I just happened to have a jacket in the car so, there you go...)

I think by the end of the bowl, Jaiden had eaten more than the seagulls.

Of course, my son had to find something with wheels so we just had to let him "ride". He adjusted the mirror, honked the horn and even shifted gears. His favorite thing to do while he's "driving" is to wave at everyone he sees.

Sunday we went back to the beach and this time Grandpa Guy came too. He brought his casting net so we could fish but it was more like casing practice. Anyways, we had a wonderful trip and Jaiden got lots of gan-gan time. (He can't quite say grandpa but he sure can sign it.) Here are a few pictures to keep you warm.

lots of love, Steph, Anna and Jaiden