Today Ava Saw The Beach

This has been in the works for months and today it finally came to fruition. 

We've been planning a mainly action to Myrtle Beach, spearheaded by your Grandma,. 

Get me to the sand!

We left the house at 5:44 a.am. It's morning and after a 12 hour drive we arrived at our destination - Baywatch Towers. Right on the ocean. 

This marks only the third time I've seen an ocean so at 10 months old, you're already catching up to me. 

You did we'll on the drive, only truly getting fussy with about 15 minutes maiming in the drive. You just wanted out of your car seat. But hey, after that long in the thing we couldn't be upset with you, we understood. 

The first thing we did after setting our luggage down was take you on the balcony - but don't worry 15 floors up, we stayed against the wall and didn't go near the railing. I get nervous taking you on our deck at home let alone on a balcony 150 feet up. We just wanted you to hear it, feel the salty air, and see the ocean for the first time. 

I can only imagine what was going through your head. You looked on like you always do - intent. Taking it all in. 

Our room faces he beach with windows that extend floor to ceiling. Once we got settled mom and I took you to our room and stood you up by the window. You threw your arms up with excitement and watched the waves for a few minutes. 

Not sure if you we're excited for the beach or happy to be out of the car and able to stretch your limbs. Both if I had to guess. 

We're going to enjoy this week and put your toes in the water and butt in the sand.