Beach Trip

We decided to go over to Virginia Beach for a long weekend a couple of weeks ago. We wanted to Hayes to get his first "taste" of the beach. He was a little so-so on the whole beach experience but loved the pool! Unfortunately, the beach is not the Gulf beaches that we're used to...nor was the place we stayed the condos that we're used to!

Oh well, it was a get-away none-the-less and it was nice to take a break from studying, bills, and laundry!

Here Hayes is demonstrating the importance of carb-loading before a big day on the sand!

So pensive!

First wave jumping :)

I made the turtle...Hayes was not impressed.

I'm ready to go to the beach!!

I did say "taste" of the beach :)

He was also taking the sand and putting it on his legs and on Joey's legs! So funny :)

Williamsburg, VA

When Mom was here, we went over to Williamsburg, braved the relentless heat, and walked around a truly beautiful town! We were moving from shade tree to shade tree to TRY to keep cool. Joey and I even took Hayes into one of the smaller buildings just to get him into the air conditioning. It was so fun though and we got to watch a reinactment while we were there which we weren't even expecting! Thanks, Mom for the great trip!

Hayes is ready to ride in this picture :)

Ah, ah, Captain!

Stuffed Gussie

Aunt Beth gave H a yellow lab stuffed animal for Christmas and we have been calling it Gussie (in the ole' guy's honor!). H loves his Gussie and frequently "kisses" him (or tries to bite his nose off...whatever)

It just so happens that the original Gussie just celebrated his 11th birthday...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GUSSIE!

Mom's Here!

Politically Incorrect Trick