Vacation Wrap Up

We made it back safe and sound from an absolutely wonderful vacation. We left at around 11pm Tuesday evening, driving in a torrential down pour until Louisiana, but Blake slept most of the way and was an absolute angel when he was awake. We made it to Gulf Shores at 11am Wednesday. Driving all night was exhausting, but Brad and I decided sleep was over rated and headed straight for the beach. We were all a little worried about the impending Hurricane Fay making its way up the coast of Florida and I didn't want to waste any sunlight we had! But we couldn't have asked for more perfect weather while we were there. Saturday was our only day we had some wind and a little rain, but that didn't come until later in the day. We all got lots of sun and great beach time in. The only damper on our vacation was my sister-in-law didn't make the trip, worried she would be stranded from the storm and miss her first day of school on Monday. We sure missed her, but know we'll get to do it again hopefully next year with her there!
Our condo was AMAZING...5 bedrooms, each with their own full bath. Huge living area and the world's longest balcony on the 20th floor with an amazing view. We had time in the ocean, volleyball in the sand, pool time, time in Pensacola looking at our old stomping grounds, fishing for the boys and then Saturday we made it to my friends wedding. We did so much and had such a wonderful time and it made it all the more special to be there with my family . Blake had a wonderful time on his first vacation as well. Although he didn't make it to the beach (he's a still a little too young), he loved sitting on the balcony with his grandma and grandpa looking at the view and having the feel of the ocean breeze in his face.
We felt so lucky that Blake was such a wonderful baby on the way to Gulf Shores I was a little nervous about the return trip thinking there was no way we'd have luck hit us twice. I was wrong. We didn't get on the road until around 11am Sunday, so I knew we wouldn't have him sleeping through the night on our side, but he didn't fuss at all. I don't know what I did to deserve such an amazing baby, but I am so grateful! What a trooper he is!
Thanks to my parents for such a wonderful vacation and looking after Blake so Brad and I could have fun in the sun!
More pictures to follow when I've had more than a few hours of sleep....