family road trip

We recently went on a little adventure to Amelia Island. Matt had a conference there for work, so Quinn and I gladly tagged along. I was nervous about staying in a hotel room with a baby, who also happened to be recovering from a cold. All things considered, it went pretty well. We didn't get the best sleep of our lives, but I still think it was worth it. It was fun to go somewhere just as a family of three! Plus, I was REALLY excited about getting Q in her water gear :)

 

We didn't actually end up going in the pool with Quinn, but we dipped her toes in and she loved watching the water spray around in the kiddie pool.

 

 

We took a number of beautiful walks.  This girl LOVES being swaddled. Matt and I were joking about finding a swaddle made for two year olds...not sure what we are going to do when she officially out grows hers!

It was nice being near the ocean breeze. I especially loved leaving the screen door open at night and falling asleep to the sound of the ocean waves...so relaxing :)

I caught a glimpse of the sunrise one morning after getting up with Quinn in the early hours.  Amazing!

I finally figured out how to get this girl giggling...bouncing her (gently!) on the bed did the trick! ;)

Yeah, definitely worth tagging along...

 

I think all of the excitement wore Quinn out a little bit.  She literally fell asleep like this one afternoon in the middle of the bed!

The car ride was surprisingly easy. We just left right after Q had eaten and then brought a bottle to give her for when she woke up. The majority of the ride she was fast asleep. She also loved this new little link toy! Can you tell?!



It was good to get a way for a few days but it was also good to get back home.  Short breaks are always nice!