The Good Life

Our trip to the beach was VERY relaxing this year. We stayed in an amazing and huge house with the rest of the Shaw Family...thirteen people total if you count the little guy. We had babysitters everywhere we turned, and we even had a personal chef. Madeline's boyfriend, Stewart, cooked for us every night. Nick and I were truly spoiled during the trip...no phone, no computer, all the help in the world with Charlie, and meals being prepared for us. I do not think it could have gotten much better than that!

Charlie LOVED the beach. The water was a sparkling blue-green and the perfect temperature. His favorite part was chasing the seagulls and pelicans and digging in the sand. What a difference from last year where he probably spent a total of two hours on the beach and only dipped his toes in the water. He was quite the beach bum this year. I had him fully protected in a hat, shirt, swim trunks, and SPF 70. I am proud to say that he is the only one of us who did not get any color. I am all about protecting that beautiful baby's skin.

Here are some of my favorite pictures from the trip. Of course, there are a million more, and I promise to post them in the June Album.

The Shaw Family at Auntie Vicki and Uncle Justin's Wedding

The Beach Bum

Daddy and his Mini Me

Aren't they too cute in their matching hats???

Ha-ha-ha, really funny guys! Now, where are my legs?

Digging for treasure

Running away from the waves with Grandaddy

Taking the Noodle for a walk

I love Uncle Keith and Uncle Chris

Stewart's buffet for the day after the wedding. Can you say yummy? I miss you Stewart!!!

Look at all of the BIRDS!!!

I think I might catch this one!

Fishing with Oma

Now that is a big bird! You can imagine how excited Charlie was to see this guy on our back deck.

My first catch