Myrtle Beach 2014

I hadn't been to Myrtle Beach in at least 5 or 6 years so I was really excited to relive the excitement of my childhood and take the boys there this year. It was our first trip as just a family of four (all of our other vacations have either been with Brian's or my family.)  Like I used to, the boys love amusement park rides.  So we spent two of our three nights at the Pavilion Nostalgia rides at Broadway at the Beach.  We stayed at a hotel that had a really fun pirate ship kids pool that the boys loved.  We had gorgeouse weather and were able to go out on the beach each day we were there.  The boys built sand castles, dug holes, played in waves, and ran around collecting shells.  Other trip highlights included eating at some yummy restaurants including Abeulos Mexican Food Embassy, a Pancake house, and at Dead Dog Saloon in Murrells Inlet.

Digging in the sand

In front of our hotel playing in the sand

Will loved having his legs buried 

Building a castle

The marshwalk at Murrells Inlet

The boys

The family

Enjoying the pirate ship pool

Daddy got soaked when the bucket turned over

Will's Toy Story Party

This year we didn't have a super big party for Will's birthday.  We were at the beach for his actual birthday so a few days before my mom had us all over for dinner and cake.  He opened presents from us that night.  He really enjoyed the cake and balloons!

 Brian wasn't there yet, so I forgot to get a family pic of all four of us

Will requested a Woody cake, so Mama got this from Sam's, it was really good for $15 (It was huge, we had over half left with only 6 people eating it.

Blowing out his 3 candle

Daddy and Will with party favors

Jackson and Daddy playing

Will really enjoyed his cake

Opening gifts

Birthday loot

Happy 3rd Birthday Will!

Dear Will,

It is hard to believe my baby boy just turned 3 years old or as you say "fwee."  Will, you are such a treasure to us.  Your sweet smile and laugh fill our house with so much joy!  You are the complete opposite of your brother, but we love y'all both exactly the same amount!  Right now you love super heros, especially Batman and Spiderman (piderman is what you say.)  You are still loud as ever although you are getting a little better at using your inside voice in public places.  You love to cuddle, hug and kiss (which I eat up!)  A lot of mornings when you wake up you say, "Cuddle with me on the couch mommy,"which I can never turn down not even if we are running late.  You still love your bear bear lovie, although it is not getting near the love since you have to give up papoo.

The Clifford series and Mo Willems books are your favorite things to read.  Your favorite toys are Woody, Buzz Lightyear, your stuffed Mike Wazowski, and the big green snake. You like to ride your tricycle, but you still won't give your big boy bike much of a try.  Jackson and you love to dress as superheroes and play around the house.  Wrestling, building tents, singing, and coloring are your other favorite pastimes.  Jesus Loves Me, You are my Sunshine, and Mocking Bird are you favorite songs, and you have Daddy or me sing them to you each night.  You don't much care for video games yet like brother, but you love a good movie.  Right now you have been on a Little Mermaid kick.  Our whole house went through the Frozen craze, but it seems now we only have to listen to the soundtrack in the van each day, but y'all are over the movie for awhile.  Your favorite shows are Calliou and Sheriff Callie's Wild West.

You are still not very crazy about being dropped off anywhere like MMO or church.  The past month you have finally stopped screaming and holding onto me when I drop you off.  Your teachers say you have a blast once you are there, you just have separation anxiety.  You adored your 2K teacher, Mrs. Mary, and you love all of your little school pals.  You have learned your colors, but haven't learned any letters so far that I know of.  If I had to summarize your personality, I would say your a cute, sweet, cuddly, cut up who loves to be silly, dramatic, and get attention.  I just can't wait to see what the next year holds for you.  I pray God will keep you safe, protected, and you will keep growing into a strong Christian man.  I love you!!!!


Mama