Father's Day

Oh, what a great day. It was Jeremy's first whole day off since March, so he really deserved it. We decided to not waste the day away in the apartment and go to a beautiful beach. So we drove 2 hours into Alabama and went to Orange Beach. When we got there, we just stared at the beach and Gabe kept screaching with delight. The clear water and white sand was such a sight. Unfortunately, the beach in Gulfport looks nothing like that. So we gathered ALL of our beach gear and headed to the water. Gabe was itching to get in, but remained surprisingly patient as I changed him and slathered him with sunscreen. But once I said go, he took off at full blast. He and Jeremy played forever in the water and sand. I just enjoyed the view and sat in the shade. Being pregnant in the summer is so different from the winter. I am not uncomfortable, but I do notice the heat way more. Gabe loved the waves but seemed to be scared of them at the same time. He would run right up the the water and then when it would hit him he would scream and laugh all at once. I entertained Gabe for a bit in the sand, while Jeremy took a short rest. It is really amazing to see his imagination come to life and the way he connects things together. He was so enthralled with filling his buckets with sand AND water. He got so upset if there was too much of one and not the other, already a perfectionist. Then we all got in the water and enjoyed the waves and warm breeze. I know it may sound cheesy, but it really was a great day and one that we will remember. Jeremy has worked so much since we have been here, so it was special to us.