We are typically travelers that prefer to fly. However, this vacation we decided we were going to hit the open road. Mostly because I had so much stuff that I "had" to bring.
As we all expected our little Maddie O. was the perfect traveler. She just sat back and enjoyed the ride. She ate her meals and snacks, had a little playtime and took several naps all in the comforts of her car seat.
When we stopped for gas, she stretched out in the front seat.
After a 12 hour drive, with a stop in Asheville overnight, we finally reached Myrtle Beach. We helped Daddy unload the car...okay, Maddie sat and watched and I took pictures.
We were anxious to get to the beach once we arrived. I couldn't wait to get our little munchkin in her hat and suit, load up the wagon and get those tootsies in the sand. I quickly realized that loading up the wagon wasn't a quick process. Nonetheless we eventually made it out the door.
At last....we are here we made it to the beach!
I can't rave enough about how perfect Madison was on this vacation. She went along with the flow and just took in the sights and the people around her. The wagon was one of the things I just had to have on this vacation. It was so worth the 12 hour drive just so we could have her wagon. Maddie played in her wagon, ate in her wagon and even took naps in her wagon.
Madison wasn't a big fan of the sand. The entire week we were there she spent about 3 minutes in the sand. I had to bend her legs to even get her to sit in it so we could take some pictures.
She wasn't quite sure what to think of the ocean. She loves the water and loves playing in the water but every time she went to splash around a wave would come up. I know if I was two feet tall and a rush of water was coming at me I would be a little freaked out too. So, couldn't blame a sister there.
Every evening we enjoyed a great dinner and wonderful family time. One evening was the traditional "Poker Night" Complete with a T-Shirt for the winner and tequila shots for the losers.
Ryan had a pretty good poker face going on.
So, Maddie worked on hers too.
Once she had it mastered she got to join in on the game.
Unfortunately, their poker faces didn't help. Maddie and her Daddy lost all of their chips and were eliminated. Now I already foresee some questions a brewing....No, Madison did not get the tequila shot. She's got 20 and 1/2 more years to go before that happens.
We had gorgeous weather the entire week. However, it was sweltering. The heat index was between 100 and 115 just about every day. After several hours at the beach we were hot, sweaty, salty and needing to be cooled and rinsed off. So, we headed to the pool.
Nana helped Maddie keep her cool with ice chips and dips in the lazy river.
We had such a wonderful time with our little Maddie O.
I am already looking forward to our next getaway.
1 comment:
it looks like you guys had a BLAST!!! Madison you are the cutest baby in the whole wide world!!!!
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