Beach Trip! And I turned 30..

We took our summer vacation to Seaside the week of/after Labor Day. Miles loved the beach, but really loved playing at the pool this year. We spent the first half of each day at the beach, came in for lunch and nap, and then spent the afternoons at the pool. Thankfully our house was across the street from the pool and a block from the beach. 

My 30th birthday was on Labor Day. It turned out to be the prettiest day of the week! 

Miles loved "jumping waves" with Ben and every time we asked him about the water, he told us it was "gorgeous!" 

We went to George's for my birthday dinner in Alys Beach and Miles was generally well behaved. The kid next to us had an iPad the entire time, so Miles kept telling us he wanted to see it, but we don't allow phones/ipads while eating. 

Miles did a lot of digging in the sand with his shovel. 

It's not always easy to get him to take a picture!

Crazy kid! These pictures totally capture his silly personality. 

It was overcast several days and Miles wanted to take his shirt off, but he didn't get burned. I consider that a success.

Miles dancing on the stage in the amphitheater. Kid loves to dance right now.

And this is how he poses for pictures now...

We had a great time thankfully the only major rain was on the day we left. We enjoyed lots of good food and a little bit of rest. Ready to go back!

Santa and Pink Pig

We took Miles to visit Santa early in December at Phipps. Last year he was indifferent about Santa. This year was a different story! He was definitely a little freaked out. Ha! Poor kid.

Waiting for our turn with Santa. 

Phipps is so pretty at Christmastime. 

Just for fun, this is Ben's second visit with Santa in 1981. Ben seems to be less stressed about Santa!

We went to ride the Pink Pig the weekend before Christmas. You'd think since we live nearby I would have taken Miles at a down time, but I didn't. We waited in line for an hour or so. Miles was losing his mind toward the end of the wait, but he seemed to enjoy the ride. 

Miles is 2! Plus a few months...

I can't seem to be a good blogger, but I feel like for my own future reference, I need to post Miles' second birthday memories before I forget. We had his party at our house with lots of friends and family! Miles is very into trains right now, so we had a "choo choo Miles is 2!" party, complete with train tracks in driveway, railroad signs, and a conductor hats for all the kids.

It was so. darn. hot outside, but at least it didn't rain!

A few notes about Miles at age 2: 

Height: 36.75", 98th percentile

Weight 29 lbs: 50th percentile

Favorite foods: Sweet tea, sweet potatoes, grapes, salmon, nuggets, raisins, Willy's 

Favorite things: Playing outside, going to Target, the playground, Crista (our awesome nanny)

Miles still goes to bed by 7-7:30 and sleeps until 7 am. Naps around 1:30 for 1-3 hours. 

Funny words that Miles says: Puggex (Publix), drill (drool), couple days (as in see Papa in a couple days)

Favorite books: Pete the Cat, Llama llama Misses Mama, Goodnight Goodnight Construction Site, Pout Pout Fish

Other funny facts: The kid never stops talking. He also rarely stops moving. He hugs and kisses all of his neighbor friends every time he sees them! After we read books and say our prayers, Miles tells me to "rock baby" which means he wants me to rock him like a baby for a minute. 

Small bounce house in the driveway and a cardboard train for coloring. 

Miles with his cousin Janie. 

Miles with cousins Lily and Mattie. 

Miles loves his Mawmaw!

Papa dressed up in costume for the party!

Miles loved having everyone sing Happy Birthday to him. He watched the video frequently on my phone and also sings happy birthday to himself now. 

Miles with his all his neighbor friends. We love our sweet neighbors!

LOVE this little dude. Sometimes when I tell him "I love you," he says "pieces" because I say I love you to pieces. Miles, you make life so much fun!