Beach Bliss

About three weeks ago my mom called me to see if I wanted to go to the beach for Memaw's birthday. Usually I would jump on this idea and never think twice about it. The beach is my happy place for sure. But, this time I had a lot of restraints. Number one, Suzy. Number two, money. Those two were the main problems. After Suzy's battle with RSV we shelled out around 1,200 unexpected dollars. My nice little money cushion was deflated a bit, to say the least. Then, I didn't think I could leave Suzy for 4 days. I then didn't know who could keep her; everyone I know works during the week..... My mom had all that figured out for me. We got a deal on the condo and she had went behind my back and asked Gigi if she would keep Suzy. This is the conversation that took place with Mom and I.

Mom- Do you want to go to the beach next weekend for Memaw's birthday?
Me- I don't really know??? I don't really have the extra money right now and I don't know who I could get to watch Suzy.
Mom- I already asked Linda and she said she would keep her. It won't cost you much money. Quit worrying about it, Amy.
Me- I don't know mom.... can I talk to Scott and call you back later and let you know something.
Mom- Yeah, call me back.

TENS MINUTES LATER (before I even mentioned it to Scott)

Me- Hello.
Mom- I booked the condo. We will be there June 21-24.
Me- Ummmm, you didn't even give me time to think about it....

That's my story and I am sticking to it. Mom says that is "not exactly how it went", but you get the idea!!

Needless to say, I took Gigi up on the offer to keep Suzy and Memaw, Mom, Lauren, and I celebrated Memaw's 68th birthday at Gulf Shores. I had a hard time giving her to Gigi that Thursday morning. I stayed strong until she pulled out of the driveway...... then the tears started pouring. It is crazy how much you can love someone and worry so much about them.

I left my good camera in the condo the night mom decided to take photos.... The iPhone didn't do so great! Oh well..

It was a much needed break, but I was more tired when I got home than I was when I left. I don't sleep well when I travel... Especially not in a condo that has the lightest curtains on the face of the planet. By 6 o'clock AM the sun was beaming in the sliding glass doors. It was extremely nice to get away. We did NOTHING but lay on the beach and read, eat, and sleep. It was just what the doctor ordered. Suzy had a blast with Gigi while we were gone. Nanny stayed the whole weekend with her too!! I am so thankful to have such great family. I missed Suzy like crazy, but Gigi sent me plenty of photos of her throughout the day which helped tremendously.

Lauren and I at Live Bait.

Cheesy beach photo.

I am still trying to catch up from being on "vacation". I don't think I will ever catch up, though?