Just Beachy

Last Saturday we packed up the car and headed to Gulf Shores for a much needed vacation. For those of you who don't know, Thomas is part of a duo. His band is called T&K (or Thomas & Kevin). He and Kevin (a childhood friend) have been playing at various establishments and for private parties for about two years now. This year they played at the Annual Alabama Revenue Commissioner's Conference at Orange Beach. We decided that we would make a vacation out of this gig. Thomas was bound and determined to make the trip in ONE vehicle. This included luggage for five people (we let Brooke take a friend), his band equipment, and all the gear a baby needs. Please see picture below.

The drive wasn’t too bad. Since we got down there so late on Saturday, we just hung out and didn’t do too much. We stayed at a nice condo on the bay. On Sunday, we drove over to the Perdido Beach Resort where my father-in-law was staying so that we could use his pool (ours was covered by a mosquito net) and beach access. We made the trek to the beach with a cooler, two diaper bags, beach bag, umbrella, umbrella stroller and of course baby E. I never knew going to the beach would be sooooo much work. We let E put his feet in the sand. He didn’t mind it too much but he didn’t care for the waves hitting him. We decided that it would be easier to just hang out at the pool.

Pot (Thomas’ dad) giving Edward his bottle


We have taken Edward swimming several times this summer and he does not seem to mind the water. It always seems to wear him out.

Edward and daddy (Thanks Lolly for the adorable bathing suit with built in diaper!)

Sunday night, we ate at Lulu’s. This was our first time eating there. We were somewhat disappointed. I guess it’s just another tourist trap. We enjoyed the atmosphere. Here are a few pictures from Lulu’s:

Something caught his eye!

Brooke and her friend Hannah

Monday was pretty much an ugly day. We stayed in bed for a while. It was really nice to just relax. After lunch, we headed over to Foley to do a little outlet shopping.



Edward getting his daily dose of the morning news!


Tuesday, we decided we would just stay at the pool. Edward really loves the water.

T&K played Tuesday night for the Revenue Commissioner’s party. I wish I had brought my camera with me. Edward was a good sport listening to his daddy sing but finally fell asleep. It was a fun night and a great end to a short vacation. I can’t wait until he is old enough to understand and enjoy the beach. I hope everyone had a happy and safe summer!!