Fun in the Sun

Last weekend (Saturday - Tuesday) my mom, sister, Camilla and I went to Orange Beach for a girls weekend. We had a really good time but Camilla is definitely not ready for the beach. She was down by the water all of 20 minutes the entire time. She had sand from head to toe and was rubbing it all in her eyes. I was so scared that she was going to scratch her eyes. She is just a little young to understand. We even took her baby pool down to the beach hoping she would just splash around in it while we sat in our chairs but she would have none of that. She would try to walk in the sand and would constantly fall down because she could not keep her balance on the uneven sand. She was too cute. Needless to say, Camilla and I spent most of our time at the pool...which she loved! There was a 1 ft. baby pool and we would put her in her float and she would walk all around it! The float kind of acted like a "water walker." She was able to move around freely but if she stumbled or fell the float would catch her. The older kids at the pool loved pushing her around too! She liked jumping off the side of the big pool too. We would count 1-2-3 and she would jump...then she would point back to the side like "let's do that again!"

She was into everything in the condo (of course it was not baby proof) so there was not a moment of rest until Camilla was asleep at night. One of us was always getting her out of the kitchen or away from the TV and DVD player, etc. She is very curious! I think this beach trip is when I really realized how much my life has changed since having Camilla. There was no relaxing by the beach or pool or having a quite seafood dinner. She constantly needs attention. It is different but so much fun! My mom did watch Camilla on Monday morning for me and Kelly to hang out on the beach! Thanks Mom!

On Monday afternoon, we headed to the outlet malls in Foley and right when we got there a huge thunderstorm started. It was a mess! It eventually stopped for a little while but we were soaked! That night Camilla was ill from being in the car and stroller most of the afternoon so we decided to pick up a Mega Veggie pizza from Mellow Mushroom and eat back at the condo! It was delicious....you should try it next time you are there!

On Tuesday morning, we went out to the beach at 7:30 to take some pictures of us and Camilla before we headed home. I think we got some really cute ones! We took some in her birthday outfit since she will turn one next Sunday. My mom made the pillowcase dresses she has on...they look great!

All in all, it was a great trip. It was awesome to get to spend time with my mom and sister. Camilla just loves being with them.

Enjoy the pictures...there are 50 of them!!!! One more thing...as you will see, Camilla has a new hairdo. She will not keep a bow in her hair and it just hangs right in her face so the palm tree look belongs to Camilla for now!