Gracie and Bailey's Mom: Obsession in the Spring

I was so excited to take a break from our everyday routine to head to the beach house and soak up some fun and sunshine! We woke up early at 2am on the Monday after Easter to travel to Ft. Morgan, Al. We thought for sure that the kiddos would fall right back asleep but at 3am Gracie saw a McDonald's sign out the window and she started pointing and yelling "play, play Donald's!" The twins did shortly fall asleep after one stop and they stayed asleep until about 45 minutes before we arrived and so the trip worked out perfectly. Preston's parents, his brother Bryan, and sister in law Nicole along with baby Mary Elizabeth all joined us. I am pretty sure the twins remembered the beach house from previous vacations because they were so excited to arrive and they ran immediately to the back porch door to go out to the beach. There was a bad storm headed towards Alabama and so the waves were fierce which scared Bailey. Gracie didn't seem to mind the big waves and she stood knee deep just laughing as they crashed into her. We spent the days playing in the sand and in a blow up pool on the deck. The twins favorite activity was to go "treasure hunting" and collect sea shells and other neat things on the beach. We were pleasantly surprised that they both slept great at night and took very consistent naps which allowed for Preston and I to get some relaxation. Preston was able to go golfing a couple of times and I enjoyed a lunch out with Nicole. The twins differences were very evident at the beach with Gracie preferring to be by the ocean and Bailey liking the deck and upper beach area. The difference allowed each of us to get one on one time with each of them and it reminded me to celebrate the uniqueness that God gave to both of them. We were very blessed by the help that Grammy and Daddy Bob provided us and we can't wait to return with our extended family again in June!

My little beach boy Bailey!