camp's first beach trip.

Our family was really craving some beach time before school starts back up. With Camp arriving mid-June, we really didn't have much fun in the sun at the pool, lake, or beach except for our trip to see my parents for the 4th of July. So, we researched a few places, but ended up heading back to the Acton's since it wasn't being rented. You can imagine how excited Brooks and Ann Bennett were being familiar with the house and beach, and how relieved John and I were to not have to adapt to somewhere new with a new baby.

We headed down Saturday afternoon following John's Iron Tribe competition, Battle of the Tribes (which his team placed first in). Between feedings and potty breaks, we didn't get down there until dinner time, so stopped at The Bay for dinner on our way in. We made it to the house, unpacked, and got everyone bathed and situated. All of our heads hit the pillow shortly thereafter.

On Sunday, we spent the morning at the beach and afternoon at the pool. We did the same routine on Monday and Tuesday. The kids really enjoyed swimming in the ocean this trip and both swam in the pool without any floaties. We were so proud! We dined in every night except for Monday night, when we ate George's in Alys Beach, our favorite!

We pulled out Wednesday morning to head back to the Ham with sad spirits, as we weren't ready to for reality. Camp did so well the entire trip mainly camping out with me in the shade. He is such a happy, go-with-the-flow baby. I think he loves the beach just as much as his brother and sister! It's a good thing, because it definitely holds a special place in all of our hearts. We are hoping to go back in October. I know it is going to be a different ballgame with a wiggly 4 month old, but we can't wait!