Spring Break

Remember back in January when we sold our house (in literally two weeks), put all our stuff in storage and moved in with my in laws?  Well, that was when my hubby told me that Brody and I would be able to go to stay with my parents for a couple weeks.  I was beyond thrilled that Brody and I would be able to spend a week with my parents and then both my sisters and their kiddos would be able to come for the second week that we were going to be there.  It pretty much worked out perfectly.  Brody and I flew to Pensacola and then the following week, Greg drove our car over (it was his Spring Break) so we could all drive back together. 

The plane ride was Brody's first.  We got some pretty devastating news when we got to the airport that our flight was delayed...like majorly delayed.  We would be leaving Houston when we were supposed to be getting into Pensacola.  Brody held it together pretty well.  He was entertained by the planes and people watching.  However, it got a little dicey right before we were supposed to board the plane.  Let's just say I was that lady in the airport with the screaming toddler.  I will never forget the kindness of strangers.  There was the sweetest couple that occupied Brody's attention for 15 minutes!  It was amazing to say the least.  Then there was yet another couple who talked to him for a few minutes as we were literally boarding the plane.  We had the whole row to ourselves (yet another blessing) and once we got settled, Brody really relaxed and did really well on flight (especially considering it was his bed time). 

 

 

 

The first week we were there and it was just me and Brody, he thought he was king of the castle.

 



 

 But then his little buddy cousin Grayson arrived.  It's totally monkey see, monkey do when they're together.  Therefore there is a lot of mischief making, but they are just so stinking cute together...I know I'm biased, but it's just ridiculous the amount of cuteness. They would totally gibber jabber to each other and laugh and hug.  I'm talking adorable.

Then the big girl cousins arrived.  Oh how I hate that we live so far away, but love and soak up every second we're all together.  I love to see all the cousins in one place!

 

 

I was a little concerned about Greg driving to Pensacola by himself, but thankfully God allowed him to make it safely.  Brody was SO excited to see daddy.  It was obvious that he had really missed him.

 

 

It wasn't very warm while we were there, but we were able to go and play on the beach one day.  Grayson absolutely hated the sand, but the other three munchkins had a blast.  Grayson eventually found his happy place in a beach chair (or in his mamma's arms). 

 

 

This pic absolutely cracks me up...the faces!!!

 

 

 

The rest of the week was spent hanging out, playing outside, wagon rides, crafting, drinking coffee, eating good food, watching movies and enjoying being together.