Ft. Walton Beach Weekend

Last weekend, we drove in torrential downpours to meet the Milligan family in Ft. Walton Beach for a quick trip.  Although the weather was terrible, we enjoyed spending time with Ben, Beth and Brady.  Justin and I hadn't seen Ben and Beth since their wedding in June of 2009.  Where has the time gone?!

Us at Ben and Beth's wedding 

On Saturday morning, we drove over to Ft. Walton and met Ben and Beth at their condo.  After a long lunch catching up, we drove to our hotel to try to check in.  I had searched the internet for a hotel close to where Ben and Beth were staying and settled on the Wyndham.  It was a bad experience and I don't recommend that place.  Anyway...after spending a couple hours at the hotel and finally checking in, we changed into our bathing suites and met the Milligans at the beach.  The rain had finally stopped for a short time so we took advantage!

 Ben, Beth and Brady (I love his grumpy expression)

A close up of Mr. Brady - such a happy and friendly baby! 

 The boys playing in the sand.  

Mason finally warmed up to the beach after crying the first 30 min for us to hold him.  Hallelujah!

Love these two!

After Kate had been swimming for a while, I noticed she came up beside me on the beach and proceeded to strip down naked.  What is it with her?! Apparently she couldn't take all the sand in her bathing suit anymore. Haha. 

Cute little hiney!

 We ate dinner that night at the Crab Trap and met them again for breakfast the next morning before we headed home.  We tried a new place for breakfast - The Pancakery and it was delicious! We can't wait to try it again!

The Pancakery offers an M&M Pancake for kids.  Perfect for my two!

I wish the weather would have been better but that didn't stop us from having a great time! We can't wait to see the Milligans again (hopefully next year)!

Camden's First Birthday Beach Pictures

At our family beach trip back in June, Aunt Katie asked me to take some pictures of Camden for his first birthday.  I jumped at the opportunity and one evening after dinner, we dressed Camden in his cute nautical outfit and started snapping.  I was so aggravated my camera only cooperated part of the time but I managed to get a few cute ones before Camden decided he was done.  

 One of my favorites!

 The one thing I never factor in with beach pictures is the wind - it can be so frustrating sometimes!

He was a good sport!

Camden's 1st Birthday Party!

This morning we celebrated Camden's 1st birthday on the actual day of his birthday!  Captain Camden was so cute and Aunt Katie did a fantastic job decorating her parent's house for Camden's nautical themed party.  

 The invitation.

 Love the sand boat!

Camden's 1st Year Photo Banner

 

The party favor - nautical themed cookies.

The birthday boy arrives for his party!

  Captain Camden!

Family pictures:

 Camden shares his birthday with his great-grandmother too!  Happy 1st and 93rd Birthdays!

 Camden with his cousins on Aunt Katie's side. Jake, Gehrig, Camden, Allie and Colin.

 Camden and all his cousins.

 

 The party guests:

 

 

 Even the birthday boy took a break to enjoy the pool.

Decisions, decisions...should I smash the cake or not?

Not.

After cake, it was time to open presents!  Camden is one loved little boy.

This is the picture Kate drew in Camden's birthday card.  

From left to right: Camden (love all his hair), Kate (with rainbow hair) and Mason (with a little curl on top).

After opening presents, the birthday boy crashed.  He went down for a nap before I could get a picture of us with him - next year I'll take one before the party. 

 Happy 1st Birthday Camden! We love you!