Beach BUMer

The time FINALLY came for us to take Phoenix to the beach for the first time.  We have been looking forward to this weekend for over a year now.

Here's a quick recap of our trip:

           -Juliet:  Spent her time in the bathroom.  Caught some sort of stomach bug that started on the    
           way down and never left.  Made a few short appearances at the pool, lazy river and the beach.                  
           Didn't eat or drink anything all from Thursday-Saturday, in fear of never getting to leave the
           condo.

          -Jason:  Spent his time taking care of Juliet and Phoenix.  Had no time for anything else.  Was a
          total trooper.  Took Phoenix to the pool, lazy river and the beach.  Fed him, drove around hours
          at a time so Phoenix could nap, and slept with one arm in the pack 'n play so Phoenix could at
          least get some sort of sleep at night.

         -Phoenix:  Loved lazy river.  Loved swimming in the indoor pool.  Had a blast playing in the
          ocean.  Tore into sand castles like a bulldozer.  Hated the pack 'n play.  Was sleep and food
          deprived.  Had a blast at the beach.

So as you can tell, our trip was NOT exactly how we envisioned it to be.  I guess trips will never be anymore.  I am ever so grateful to Jason for at least trying to make the best out of our situation so that Phoenix could enjoy "moments" of fun.  Phoenix and I truly are lucky to have him.  We left on Thursday and were planning on staying until today, however; we decided to come home yesterday since I was not any better.  I hate that we had to cut the trip short.  I hate that I didn't feel well enough to do anything fun with my boys.  I hate that we didn't get to spend more time with my sister and nieces, Sophie and Rachael.  I hate that I will always look back at Phoenix's first time at the beach and remember the little time I spent with him.

I did force myself out of the room long enough to get some pictures though, and for that I will forever be thankful.  I am also very thankful for Marie who did a quick photo session on the beach the morning we left.  All I wanted was pictures of us at the beach.  She made it happen.  I can't wait to see them.  Below are a few that I mustarded up the strength to snap (thankfully there are none showing how I spent my time)!!!!

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Sorry about the layout and cluster, but to be honest-I'm not feeling well enough to deal with it.  Please forgive me.  Also, Happy Mother's Day to all you fabulous mothers out there!