Friday, August 5, 2011

Vacations~ Not Like They Used to Be

Ryan and I are  were jet setters.  We would take off on a weekend trip with a few days notice.  Hawaii for the weekend?  Sure.  Boston for a few days?  No problem. Being a pilot's wife sure does did have its perks.

These jaunts consisted of hours by the pool, soaking in the sun, fun- fruity drinks (or beers in Ryan's case),  and spendy  dinners out. Vacations were heaven-sent.  Not anymore.  Our vacation style has done a 180 degree turn.  Instead of anticipation, there is anxiety.  Will they sleep okay?  Did I pack everything?  How will they do in the car (notice I said car, not plane)?  Is this a mistake? That being said, we took our first family vacation as a family of four last weekend.  And, we SURVIVED!  It was actually fun, but I can tell you, it was not the vacation of old:


  • 1.  We were in our hotel room by 7:30 each night
  • 2.  We ordered take-out or ate at family restaurants
  • 3.  We lugged around a diaper bag all day and pushed a gigantic stroller
  • 4.  The agenda did not include what we wanted to do, rather what would work for the kids' schedules 
  • 5.  Naptime
  • 6.  We were awake by 7 each morning


Regardless, we had a fabulous time and although we did not get to soak up the rays at a pool, we were able to make memories and I can tell you, these types of vacations are just as fabulous (albeit more work) than resort vacations.

Amazed  by the fish at the aquarium 

one must have fish -n-chips in Seattle

dinner at Buca Di Beppo

Seattle sun?

Pike's Place... watching the fish toss

Such pretty flowers (and so cheap)

riding the pig

balloon vendor

momma and Abby

Ella ~ so proud of her flower ballon but so serious in this picture

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