Our First Vacation This Summer

Last week Alyssa went down to Longview and spent time with both sets of grandparents and had a blast! She spent her time going to the school to play on the playground equipment and riding her bus, going to Chuck E Cheese, wearing out her grandmothers and having a load full of junk food!
We picked her up on Sunday, Father's Day, and headed down to Long Beach for a few days of fun. It was kind of crazy because having her gone for almost a week I got kind of bored. I forgot what it was like to have just one child and a newborn at that. Boy those days were easy!!! I missed her like crazy and was happy to have her back.
The beach was great and the weather was actually pretty good. It wasn't hot or anything but it didn't rain so who could complain!? Monday Cory's parents came down and we made a campfire on the beach and hung out for several hours letting the dog and Alyssa play. Harley got so wore out that the next couple days he pretty much just lounged around and if you know him that is very unlike him! Alyssa had a complete blast running around getting all dirty and playing in the ocean. The water was freezing but that didn't seem to stop her at all. She loved running back and forth in the water. This time I was smart and had a change of clothes with me. Nothing was better than hearing her laugh as the waves would come up on her. It was pure enjoyment and I love that I get to live like all over again through my children's eyes. If only I could protect them from all the craziness in the world and have them remain innocent.
Knox slept pretty much the whole time when we were out there but I'm going to say he had a great time too and can't wait until he can run around with his big sister. We also headed into town and took the kids to the candy store and the arcade. Alyssa enjoyed the candy store and picked out a chocolate covered Rice Krispie treat with m & m's on it. The arcade was kind of a bust. She really wasn't into it and most of the games were broken. After spending a little while there we decided to leave. Although Cory and I did enjoy the guy who worked there and the cape he wore. Oh and Nicole now Cory really wants one....haha!!!
It was a great trip and wonderful that Cory's Aunt and Uncle let us crash at their cabin. Next time though I'm definitely taking Alyssa clam digging and I can't wait. I think I'm slowly getting over my issues with dirt and messes. Well at least when I'm not at home!