Family Trip to Corpus Christi

Eric and I decided one weekend that we weren't going to sit around and mope about the fact that he was going to be leaving to Afghanistan soon. So we packed up an over night bag and packed a few things for Emme..ha, who am i kidding, for an over night trip we filled the car with Emmes necessities! Examples: Bumbo seat, Bouncer, Stroller, Her OWN suitcase, Her OWN Backpack for the beach, Mommy's diaper bag, and finally- her car seat. Needless to say for a one night stay, the car was still filled! We headed out within 24 hours of planning the trip. It was the most exciting thing we have done due to the fact it was so spontaneous- Just the way we like it! After a long 5 hour drive (with a 3 month old-it's long) We made it to our beautiful hotel. We couldn't wait to get onto the beach!We got there at about 2 o'clock trying to time when check-in was, but by our mistake -and when i say "our"- i mean Eric (sorry babe=))... We read the check-in time wrong so we had to wait in the lobby with a hungry Emme for a room to open. I finally had enough of them telling me "Nothing is open until 4PM" so i brought Emme up to the front desk (screaming and all) and just sat her little bottom up on the counter and said "I guess we'll wait". K, so just as a side note Eric and I ALWAYS try and be civil first and if that doesn't work plan B is called "Get the job done". We find ourselves not very patient with a hungry baby in our presence so I'm sorry to say we usually resort to Plan B rather fast.
This is the view from the Front Desk waiting area.

Daddy and Emmers at the Shore. Mommy and her Gal Daddy loves the smell of Emme..sunscreen and all! Having so much fun with Dad!

So much to look at!

In the souvenir shop trying to find a hat that fit. We had no such luck, but we did find a cute picture frame to frame this picture in.Go in for one thing, come out with another!This is our view from the balcony in our room. Nice face, Eric.Another shot from the roomThis is a Navy Museum at Corpus. Eric told me a buncha "interesting facts" about the boat. haha

View from balcony looking in room

Emme testing the water for the first time with DaddyTrying it with Mommy now. She just tried to sit down the whole time.At the Aquarium in Corpus. It was like a mini Sea World

Looking at the Paranas!

I think this is about the time we decided to leave...

This is when we got home, we had to wash the rest of the sand off! My little cutie batootie!

Playing before bed w/Daddy.

So that was the end of our fun filled trip. We both agreed that a weekend away with a 3 month old is long enough to be away from home. She did well with the car ride home, stopping to feed her was a challenge, but I'm pretty confident we have a nice "What to do if this situation occurs" plan. We had tons of fun! We realized trips with kids are a whole different experience than a traveling duo! It's definitely a welcome change, we love our new family.