Lucy's First Vacation

We had our first family vacation this past weekend to Charleston, South Carolina. Since we planned on driving 8.5 hours with an 11 week old we wanted to time it just right. So, at 10pm on Wednesday night we headed out, armed with redbull, wasabi pees, graham crackers, and trail mix, hoping for Lucy to have as close to a normal "night time" as possible. She slept soundly until 2 am when she woke up hungry so we pulled over, nursed, and took off again, this time with me behind the wheel. Well, I made it about 85 miles out of the 602 mile trip before having to hand it over to Jameson again. Stay at home moms preparing for a trip don't get naps like daddys do! Not a peep from our little girl until 7am! At this point we were only half an hour from Charleston but no need to keep a crying baby waiting. She nursed and we pulled into Charleston around 8am. We got breakfast at an "interesting" cafe, nothing fancy but enough to fill our bellies. Since it was still so early we walked around the city, quickly finding the big swings overlooking the battery and sat as a family enjoying the morning. Luckily we were able to check in to our bed and breakfast early and quickly settled in for a nap.

We woke feeling refreshed and ready to try out the famous Hominy Grill for dinner. I was so excited we were able to meet Meg and Jeff there, almost as excited as Jameson was to try the "big nasty" which he had seen on Man vs Food. I had the shrimp and grits and could eat them once a week. We both agreed it was our favorite food of the trip.

Take a walk around market street, steal a few praline samples and it was time to call it a day. Friday was more of the same; walking around the city, eating vacation style (aka too much and too often) and taking a nap. *Note to self: Hyman's Seafood hush puppies are worth making the trip again*

Saturday was the real reason for the trip; the Englund-Walpole wedding! The wedding was beautiful and we were so happy to be able to share in Carla and Philip's big day. CONGRATULATIONS! After a short nap in daddy's arms Lucy was ready to shine and we hit the dance floor.

Could you be any more adored?

After brunch with the girls on Sunday morning, we were ready to head home. But first, Jameson insisted on making a purchase. Let me preface by saying that I have NEVER had a brand new bike of my own. Not because my parents didn't want me to have one, but growing up, yes even as a little girl, I always wanted clothes instead on any birthday or for Christmas. But after finally finding THE bike for me, I received a gift most children receive by their 5th birthday :) But there it was; a pink bike cruiser with black fenders, no gears, hand breaks or flowers, and a big squishy seat...

                                 

The ride home was just as uneventful as the ride down. Lucy slept until she was hungry when we stopped for dinner and some time out of the truck. She quickly fell asleep again and slept until we hit traffic an hour and a half from home, at 11 at night, on 95, for no reason, with no place to stop in sight. One more nursing session and we made the last leg of the trip.  I figured I had a long night of quality time with my daughter ahead after being asleep all afternoon and evening but she was happy to be home and slept until 8:30 the next morning. Do we have an amazing baby or what? Thank you Lucille for making our first family vacation such a pleasure and wonderful memory.