Beach Vacation 2009

Last Saturday, we headed to Orange Beach with Jarrod, Heather and Judson. This beach vacation was certainly different than last year (no kids) - and we had so much fun. The cousins loved being together.

The boys did pretty good in the car. On the way there, we put both of them in my car and Heather and I decided we would be brave and see how it went. I drove and Heather tended to every "need" for the boys. :) Jackson introduced Judson to Thomas the Train and Judson introduced Jackson to Barney. I can honestly say that I don't want to watch Barney or Thomas for a long time. :) Jackson did not take a nap in the car, so we were ALL ready to get out when we finally got there. On the way back, we were smart and separated the boys after lunch (although Jackson still did not take a nap in the car). Heather and I also made Jeremy & Jarrod spend some quality time in the car with the boys on the way home.

Overall, the vacation was tons of fun. Jackson and Judson loved the sand and Jackson loved the pool. They both said lots of things that cracked us up. Things are always interesting with toddlers!

*Andrea's comment made me realize I forgot to mention one other fun thing we did. One night Jarrod & Heather kept the boys and Jeremy & I went out to eat. Then the next night Jeremy & I watched the boys so that Jarrod & Heather could go out to eat. :) Judson ended up with a small scrape above his left eye the night that we kept them. I guess when Aunt Melissa and Uncle Jeremy let the boys dance near a bedside table, a lamp can fall off and hit one of them. Oops! All was okay, just a little blood and tears - but not too bad. Sorry, Judson! :) Overall, a great idea - and we're glad we each had some time to ourselves!