Vacation

Well we suffered through our first vacation as a family with my entire family.  I say suffered because as if on queue Ben had an ear infection.  (He's getting tubes Friday so hopefully that will help!)  Overall it was a lot of fun, but there were definitely tough times with Ben since he was miserable, doesn't like to float in the water (would rather walk around dangerously close to the edge of the pool poking it with a bat) and wasn't a fan of the beach either (I'm blaming the wind bothering his ears and infection - of course that's just an excuse).  He was pretty good on flights actually which worked out, but was a little overwhelmed with the amount of people and kids staying in one house.  As I mentioned it was our whole family (19 total - 9 of which were kids), but the house was large and had it's own pool.  He eventually warmed up and loved to watch the other kids play and swim.  Maybe next trip (if Bri ever let's us take one) he'll like the beach.  Although for a first vacation I can't imagine Hilton Head being any better - maybe one day Ben will realize that.

A few things of interest as accomplishments for Ben over the last week:

1. Ben tasted crab bisque (thanks Papa) and actually liked it
2. He learned to wave bye bye finally and does it constantly now
3. And has learned to put his hands out and up as if "where did they go" when anything disappears
4. Lots of babbling so hopefully more words are coming soon

Below are some of my favorite pics from vacation or you can view them all here.

Enjoying crab bisque

Ella and Molly

Little toes in the sand

Deebo, Papa and the Grandkids

All the grandkids in their soccer jerseys

Looks peaceful even though he was screaming :)