Tuesday, July 22, 2008

First Family Vacation!

Cole took a week off work for us to spend time together for our 3rd anniversary. We decided to head to Myrtle Beach and stay at Cole's parents' condo and just relax! It was such a wonderful week! Our friends Ethan and Allie and their son Baylor joined us for the first two days. When we first arrived we quickly settled in and then headed to the Ripley's Aquarium. It was so much fun watching Baylor stare into the huge tanks. Savannah rode in the Baby Bjorn and was fascinated by the glowing fish tanks and soft music... for the first 15 minutes, then it put her right to sleep! We adults really enjoyed it too!After the aquarium we had seafood (more crab legs then I've ever seen two men eat!) then we went back to the condo, put the babies to bed and played some cards. Sunday morning the guys woke up early and picked up some donuts for us, Savannah showed Baylor some of her toys,and then we took a quick trip to the pool. Savannah really seems to love being in the water, it's so much fun to watch.After the Jennings had to leave, Cole, Savannah, and I had a few days to just hang out. We did some outlet shopping, more swimming in the pool, watch some Deadliest Catch of course(Savannah seemed to enjoy it as much as Cole does), and on Wednesday (our anniversary AND the anniversary of when we found out we were pregnant) we had a nice dinner at Long Horn Steakhouse (which Savannah was sweet enough to sleep through) and then took our girl to the beach for the first time! It was right before her bed time, so she wasn't overly excited about any of it, but she didn't mind any of it either. She was fine sitting in the sand and when we put her feet in the water, so cried for about 2 seconds and then seemed completely fine with it. Hopefully next time we'll be able to stay longer and she'll be old enough to enjoy it.

Having some time with Cole without him having to for work was so great. Thanks Mom and Dad Varner for letting us stay at your beautiful condo! It looks great and is so relaxing! We hope to get back there again soon!!

6 comments:

Susan Sene said...

What a fun time! Ok my favorite pictures from the post: Savannah in the water, smiling, and her and Cole both looking at the camera from the couch! So sweet!

Melissa said...

those are such great pictures! It was so much fun seeing you last night. thanks for coming over (and solving the quilt mystery today). I owe you the visit next time our husbands are working the same night!

Last Paradise said...

Lor and Cole- Savannah is so beautiful! Its so nice that Cole was able to take some time off to be with his ladies :) Hey- is that the Little Giraffe travel blankie I see? John has it in blue- we LOVE it! :) John and Savannah will have so much fun swimming together someday- he is a waterbaby too!!!
Love you guys!! Ab

Anonymous said...

Great update and pictures! I love Cole and Savannah watching Deadliest Catch together! You all are such a cut little family. I'm so glad you had a nice anniversary get-away! Love you!

Joelle Turner said...

You guys were gone a whole week and we only get 16 pictures! Well, at least they are good pictures. I agree with Katie, the pictures of Cole and Savi on the couch are adorable! She looks like such a big girl! Not at all like a 3 1/2 month old. I miss that girl!! And you and Cole. Love you!

Allie Jennings said...

We had such a great time with ya'll :) Thanks again!