Chincoteague

July 13-July 20

This week, Mom, Aimee, Ashlynne, the kids and I all went to vacation in Chincoteague. We were all a little anxious because Daddy was with us the last time we were there. It was like walking down memory lane. We had a fantastic time. Some of my favorite parts were shelling on the beach, fireballs from Ponytails, The Island Creamery, swimming in the ocean, enjoying the kids and spending time with my family.

We went for a long walk down the beach one day to find beautiful shells. Michael loved putting the shells in the bucket and Aimee found a conch shell!!

Michael really became a beach baby this week. He loves the sand and water. He also napped under the shade house on the beach each morning. The picture of Michael napping on the beach was a really funny moment. He was so tired...when I layed him down on the beach blanket I took his hat off and placed it next to him-he picked it up, put it over his face and fell asleep!!

Michael and I had a wonderful time but we really missed Daddy. We can't wait to bring him back to Chincoteague over Labor Day weekend.

Gymnastics

Michael is taking a gymnastics class at the YMCA this summer. He has really started to enjoy climbing and rolling. He loves crawling through the tunnel and riding on the scooter. He also loves to roll down the wedge with Mommy. It makes him smile and laugh.

July 8

Grandma bathing Michael in the kitchen sink.

Cruising

July 6

Noodles

July 5

Michael loves playing with his noodles! This was an idea that Aunt Ashlynne suggested. He will sit and play with the noodles for a long time. He loves to climb in and out, scoop noodles, throw noodles, and run his hands and feet through the noodles. It is really so much fun. Tonight, Mike and I were exhausted from our trip home from the beach so we got the noodles out for Michael. His new trick is to try and stand on top of the noodle bin!!

July 4th

Michael's first July 4th was great. We spent the day on the boards with MiMi and Pop and we all watched the fireworks on the beach. Michael seemed to enjoy his first fireworks. He wasn't afraid. He was really happy during the finale when I put him up on my shoulders...riding on Mommy's shoulders was the real highlight for him!!

Ocean City, N.J.

This week on vacation, we had such an awesome time with Michael. We couldn't wait to take him to the beach to let him experience the sand and water. He was a little unsure about the water, but he LOVED the sand. He was completely covered from head to toe by the time we would take him back home. By the end of the week he was getting more daring and would crawl up to the water. We also took him on many rides on the boards. We took him down the super slide and on the antique cars and train. He also rode on the flying elephants with Mommy and Daddy!

Michael learned to clap this week! It is so cute...he gets so excited while clapping that sometimes he will topple right over!