Dewey Beach Trip 2009

Vacation!! We look forward to it every year!

Each year we travel to Dewey Beach, DE. This year was our ninth year. It was our second year with Jocelyn, and I couldn't have imagined how much fun she would have. On our first trip down to the beach, Jocelyn pointed to the ocean and said, "Ohhhhh!!"

I was a bit nervous about how Jocelyn would handle the beach. I was worried she would run wild on the beach and we would be exhausted chasing her around all day. I was worried she would get burnt. I was worried she would get bored easily and we wouldn't be able to spend much time on the beach. I was worried she wouldn't eat. I was worried she wouldn't sleep.

I did not need to worry.

Our baby girl turned out to be quite the beach babe. She did none of the things I was worried about. She LOVED the beach. She played endlessly in the sand and way past nap times. She sought out her aunt Kristen every time she wanted to go in, or sit near the water.She listened when Todd and I told her not to get too far away.

She didn't get any sunburn.

She ate.

She slept. Even on the beach once!She really had a blast. We all had a blast.

I have to say that this year was the best year in Dewey since the year I celebrated my birthday while we were there. Don't get me wrong, every year is great. OK, maybe the weather isn't always great--last year was cold--but this year was especially wonderful because Jocelyn is older and knows what's going on. She really enjoyed every moment of the trip.

She loved being surrounded by her grandparents, parents, aunt and uncles, friends--everyone. She just loves people and action. She loved playing on the beach.
She loved going to the boardwalk, playing games and riding rides. She loved eating Grotto Pizza. She loved Big Fish Grill. All of these things just made the vacation even more fun for Todd and me. Watching her have fun and enjoy herself was the best! The best ever!

We had a classic beach week. The weather was hot and sunny. My Father-in-Law was a grill master and cooked amazing dinners as always--minus Shish Kabob night ;)

Jocelyn was spoiled and loved on. Todd and I were spoiled and picked on. The week goes way too fast for our liking.
Once again, thanks is not enough to say to Will and Carolyn, but I will say it anyway. Thank you! So much! The memories we have are invaluable and we enjoy spending an amazing week with you year after year.