Aiden and I were able to sneak away for a few days last week with Granma, Granpa, Aunt Jessie and Uncle Matt to St. Simons Island. Granma is turning 60 on the 18th so we went to celebrate with her and enjoy good food and good weather. Unfortunately we had to leave Daddy at home for report day, but I think he enjoyed a few days of peace and quiet without us. We left the rain in Atlanta and had wonderful weather with record highs in the 90s during our stay so we enjoyed playing in the ocean and the pool. We were able to stay at the same condo we had stayed in when we went in June. Aiden loves the elevator and could tell us if he wanted to go to the "pool" or the "beach." (He spent a lot of the time just going back and forth.)
Unfortunately it was back to the grind for me Friday, but Andy was able to spend all day with Aiden thanks to a well-timed furlow day. He took Aiden to visit Memaw, Papaw, Gracie and Drew since Aiden missed their day with them. Then Aiden and I went to keep the nursery at church for Judgment Journey while Daddy took turns throwing people into Hell and running the smoke machine. Aiden and I had the "big" kids and Aiden had a blast playing with them and even got to fall asleep on a sleeping bag while they watched a movie. He also learned to play duck, duck, goose and got kissed by a 3 year old named Emma. All in all it has been a busy week!
Getting reacquainted with the beach.
Watching the ocean from a safe distance.
"There he is!" (Finding Granpa)
Playing ball with Granpa.
Granma, Aunt Jessie and Uncle Matt watching the ball playing with great interest.
Strolling along the beach.
Kicking the ball in the ocean.
Drawing in the sand with his toes.
Drawing with a stick.
Building a castle with Granma using a cup from lunch at the Beachcomber because we forgot the sand tools.
Watching the ocean before dinner.
Playing blocks on the balcony after breakfast.
Getting in the pool with Granpa.
Digging in the sand with a giant shovel (the only beach toy left at the Winn Dixie).
Aunt Jessie helping with the sand castle.
Aiden, Granma and Granpa protecting their faces from the sun.
Playing in the pool with Granpa.
Watching the tide go out with Granma.
Sitting in his chair with Uncle Matt, Aunt Jessie and Granma.
Playing with a sea oat that washed up.
We decided an appropriate costume for Aiden would be Bamm-Bamm so I found one on the internet and ordered it. It arrived last week. I filled in for a vacationing therapist in our Meriwether county office last Friday so Andy stayed home with Aiden. They played dress up with the Bamm-Bamm costume and Andy was able to snap a quick picture before Aiden could grab the camera. Very cute! Sunday was Mom's actual birthday so we went over for cake and ice cream with the family and Aiden spent the night. Aiden enjoyed playing with the new trains Nanny bought him and of course playing with Alexander and Granpa always rate right up there. We worked on saying "Happy Birthday Granma" but it didn't take. Oh well, I'm sure he'll blurt it out sometime.
Bamm-Bamm
Helping Granma open presents
Granma, Aiden, Alexander, Aunt Sue
Playing guitar with Granpa
Dressed like a little man for school today.
Doesn't he look so grown-up
I just couldn't resist the back view!
