Beach Babe!

It's official: Owen is a Beach Babe! Okay, well maybe not so much beach (the sand was not welcome on his little toushie!) but he is most definitely a Florida water baby!

My parents invited us to tag along on the vacation to Destin. After much debate (okay, like 20 minutes....) we decided that as long as Owen's doctors were okay with it, then we would start packing! Of course his amazing doctors encouraged us to jump at the chance of a week of relaxation. Let's face it, twice weekly labs, multiple doctor appointments and caring for a newly transplanted babe have been a bit exhausting! Not to mention, once Daddy starts residency there won't be any vacation time for a while!

We decided to leave a day before my family and drive down to Birmingham, AL. We were unsure of how Owen would handle being in the car for such a long ride. Well, of course, he was nothing short of an angel!

Of course we stopped at the Space Shuttle in Huntsville!

Picnic with Dad :)

Catching up on some Elmo in our room.

Ready to finish out the drive to Destin!



We were able to take our time leaving for Destin the next morning, as we were a bit ahead of my family. We actually met up with them on the road and made it to the condo in time for a little fun on the beach before the sun set!

Owen's first look at the beautiful sand and water!

I think he liked it! :)

After not napping the car all day, the waves put this boy to sleep!

We had an absolutely wonderful week and are so thankful for the invitation. It was so relaxing to have a week off of doctors appointments, labs and phone calls. We love our doctors, but boy it was nice to have a few appointments with my lounge chair rather than the hospital! We loved seeing Owen explore his future home and enjoy time with his uncle and grandparents. :)

He was NOT a fan of the waves crashing on him...yucky sand!

Swimming with Marlee :)

He found a new BFF in Uncle Will. He's been working hard on saying his name, too!

Owen loved, loved the ocean (the water only!) and of course the pool. He could spend all day playing in the water! He's sporting quite the tan and his perfect blond curls even lightened up a little more. :) It was a wonderful week full of laughter and love and we are so grateful to Marlee and Pops for the invite!