First trip to the beach!

Mom and Dad took Madeline on her first trip to DeBordieu with Papa and VieVie over the weekend. She was such a trooper for the long car ride and enjoyed many new firsts: a dip in the pool, a walk on the beach, and toes in the sand and the ocean.  She loved being outdoors (except for the hats...not a fan) and enjoyed all the love she got all weekend long.  Mom and Dad enjoyed some quiet time on the beach (thanks Papa and Vie!) and 6-7 hours of sleep every night.  Way to go, Madeline!  


On a funny note, Madeline is not only using her voice, but expressing her likes and dislikes quite well. On night one at the beach, M was feeling a little clingy with mom, being in a new plane and all.  She was in my lap with her pacifier (or "Nukky", as we call it) in her mouth and Vie was talking to her.  Madeline looked at Vie, grunted a grunt that seemed to say "not now, woman" and buried her head into my chest.  We all enjoyed a good chuckle over this one :)  She never ceases to amaze.