Summer is dwindling away and we just got back from our summer's end vacation to the beach. Aaron's mom, Granny E, invited us to the beach with her and we were thrilled! Neve went to the beach (Florida) for the first time last year, but Nate had never been. The right opportunity had never presented itself and we weren't ready to tackle all the sensory issues, food/allergy issues on the go, and "unknowns" that a beach vacation might bring regarding Nate. BUT this was the year we decided to try! ....and I am SO glad we did. :)
We drove out to Imperial Beach, which is south of San Diego. Drive was fine- our kids are GREAT in the car. We are SO thankful for that!! The condo was on the beach, which was awesome! However as soon as we got there we headed out for a family dinner and so we promised the kids as soon as we got back we would fit in a beach walk before bath.
Nate had issues right from the get-go. He did NOT want his feet in the water and he was plugging his ears so hard we could barely get him to hold our hand. Boo. Not the reaction we were hoping for.
Then Nateman started shivering and saying, "All done beach!". Poor guy.
Neve, on the other hand was so excited to be there and went running to the ocean. So cute.
We woke up the next morning and headed down to the beach. Nate was like a new kid. He was super excited to get down to the water.
Next thing I know, I turn around and he is digging in the sand like a pro! Seriously crazy. It was like a different kid.
Aaron's mom's side of the family had a mini reunion scheduled for that day at the beach as well.
Neve and Granny E.
This is Aaron and Neve with Granny E's husband, Patrick.
The crew with Granny E.
Miss Sassypants.
Neve made an awesome sand castle with her cousins!
Neve had a great time with her cousin, Ruby, who is only 6 months older than Neve.
Then we busted out the boat and the girls had an absolute blast!
We kept asking Nate to go in the boat, and he kept refusing. So I told Aaron to just throw his butt in it and set sail!! I knew he would love it if he would just TRY it. Success!!
Digging for sand crabs!
Overall had a great first couple days of vacation. Nate really did a complete turn for us and really likes the beach. He couldn't get enough of watching the waves. Such a big step for him- so PROUD!
Next stop....LEGOLAND!!
3 comments:
So much fun even if the water was cold and the weather misty. What an experience for all of us!
What a great experience for all of us. The kids were having so much fun. I loved watching Nate run free, laughing; Neve and her cousins building sandcastles, and Aaron on his boogie board. Must go again! Seaport village was fun too!
Loved seeing Nate adjust to the sound of the ocean and run free, laughing. Loved watching Neve meet her cousins and build sandcastles with them. Loved seeing Aaron on a boogie board and Megan in the pool with Neve showing off her swimming.
We have to do this again!
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