Our family took a trip to South Padre Island, TX for our last little vacation before the new baby comes. We had everything packed in the car and pulled out of the driveway at 10:30am. We have a portable DVD player so Abby watched movies the entire 7 hours down (well she napped for 2 of those hours). 60 minutes into our drive, I turned around and realized Abby wasn't buckled in! She had climbed into her carseat before we got in the car because she was so excited and we forgot to buckle her in when we came out. I was amazed she stayed seated for that long! Well, 30 minutes later Abby starts yelling, "Out, Mommy, Daddy, Out!" We thought she was just done being in the car but instead she was carsick! Abby threw up and started crying so we pulled over and cleaned the backseat as best we could. The entire time Abby is standing there crying "Dirty!! Dirty!!" Luckily we had lots of towels so I covered her carseat in one (after wiping it down), stopped for gas and food, then continued on our way. We checked into our Timeshare on Saturday, April 30th and Abby was so excited! We went and got a yummy dinner and of course had to stop and get some Gelato. The next morning we woke up to the sun rising over the Gulf. It's so different from what I'm used to!
The view from our balcony.
We got out and walked along the beach that morning. But Abby wouldn't touch the sand! The minute was stepped off the deck onto the sand, Abby FREAKED out! She ran back to the deck and started crying. The entire time (with one exception) we had to carry her across the sand, put her on a towel or a chair and carry her to the water. After touching the water, Abby would walk on the hard, wet sand but not until then. Every morning we took long walks on the beach then jumped around in the waves. Here are some pictures of Abby and John having fun!
Abby hated all the sand toys but one. The watering pot. She would fill it up with water, then make me carry her up and dump it out. Then I would carry her back to the water and we would repeat the process. Finally I told her she could walk herself and the game ceased to be any fun. That was the last of that! John played with the toys while Abby watched from a chair.
On Monday it rained in the afternoon so we went to Abby's first movie! Here they are waiting for me to get popcorn and for the movie to start!
I got the popcorn, soda and candy out and Abby chowed down! Rio came on and Abby was entertained for about 30 minutes. Then she decided that was all the movie she could take. Needless to say, we will wait another 6 months before trying to take Abby to a movie again. Luckily we were offered a refund!
On Tuesday morning, we went to the Sea Turtle Rescue building. There we learned all about turtles, got to see them in tanks and touch and feel things in this box.
One turtle surfaced right as Abby and I were on the edge of the pool and it scared Abby to pieces. After that she said scary anytime she saw a turtle. Let's just say we didn't last too much longer.
Abby being "The Little Mermaid"!
Dinner at Pier 19. Abby insisted I wear the hat.
Abby's food came in a pirate ship so it was fun to play with her dinner! They even gave us a fresh ship to take home!
Abby and I getting nice and cozy with a pirate!
On our last night we went to Padreritaville. We loved that restaurant! They had such good food and the staff were so nice and understanding with Abby. The first night there, there was an engagement party for a local and we ended up sitting by them. Abby became quick friends and offered them all hand sanitizer about 10 times. Then she convinced a woman to stand up and dance to the band with her. At least she gave hugs and blew kisses as we left. The second time we came it was relatively empty so Abby got to run around without disturbing anyone. Dessert was the best! Homemade chocolate cake which Abby and I devoured! I highly recommend it.
We had such a fun trip! It was extra windy part of the time and not many families but Abby managed to make friends whether we were at the pool, the beach or at dinner. We left Friday night so Abby would sleep while we drove. It was nice to be home but sad that vacation was over!
