The Big Trip

We are back from vacation and I am very very sad about it! Last week we spent some great time with my family at Wrightsville Beach NC. My brother was home for his leave from Afghanistan. He and Jayne were renewing their vows in front of friends and family. That was the reason for the trip but it was good to be together as a family again.

It was not without adventures though. Friday, July 22nd Lucas and I met my family, who were traveling in two cars from Buffalo, at a rest stop not far from our house. The plan was to drive together and stop in Wythesville VA for the night. My parents were going to call me once they got to Grove City so that would give me about an hour before they reached our meeting spot. Once they called I got Lucas in the car and we were off. Of course it was rush hour here and getting through the first tunnel was nuts! I debated about cutting through town but opted to just stay put. Luckily we made it to the rendevouz spot with about 10 minutes to spare. When I got there though I tested my blood sugar and found that it was very low! I had done some much that morning it completely drained my carbs and I was starting to crash. Not good when I had a 5 hours drive ahead of me. My family soon arrived and I got some regular pop in me. I just hoped that I didn't become too tired. I was so excited to see my family caravan pull into the rest stop. This was the first vacation we have had together in over 25 years. We were all looking forward to seeing Craig, spending time together and the beach!!!

Lucas did well on the trip. A few times he got whiney but my niece Amy rode with us for a good portion of the trip down. Plus we had a portable DVD player to keep him entertained for 2 hours at a time. He was excited because we would go through 4 tunnels on the first day of the trip, we were going to spend the night at a hotel, go swimming and he would get to eat at a restaurant! All the important things.

The trip was filled with lots of first for Lucas:

• seeing the ocean for the first time


• getting knocked over by a wave for the first time thanks to Aunt Sue


• swimming in salt water


• getting a ride in a kayak thanks to Uncle Gaw


• flying a kite


• flying a kite on the beach


• collecting sea shells


• being able to run back and forth from our blanket to the ocean on his own-under the watchful eye of Mom of course


• falling out of his bed-he didn't even realize what had happened, just that he was on the floor

I am so grateful that we were able to have this trip and opportunity to spend time with our family.