Our First Overnight Outing/Vacation

Dear Isabelle,

What a great time we had at Terranea resort! You were so well-behaved, we can do this more often. We started off the day by going to get some groceries and an early lunch. We came home and you took your mid-morning nap. After your nap, we headed out to Toys r Us to see if we could get some floaties for you because we were going to go swimming for the very first time! Too bad they were seasonal items and therefore out of stock.

At Toys r Us, trying to find some floaties

You took another nap in the car and by the time we reached the resort, you were all refreshed and ready for some action! When we got there, we chatted with Daddy's friends for a little before we got settled into our hotel room. Then we got changed and headed down to the pool. What was your first reaction of the pool? At first, you were a little unsure, but then you started kicking your legs and splashing water around and I think you thought to yourself, "It's like my bathtub but WAY better!" You are a natural born swimmer! You kick your legs like you've been swimming forever...but I guess you have because Mommy always felt you kicking while you were in my belly.

You drank the pool water on several occasions but this did not phase you. You let out a few coughs and burps and then you were back to normal, having a blast at the pool. When we got back to the hotel, you were so tired, after Mommy nursed you, you crashed. You woke up around 6 p.m. and we headed down to the restaurant for dinner. I guess because of all the exercise you got, you were EXTRA hungry and wolfed down your food! You even had some bread for dinner too.

This was one of the latest you stayed up. We went for a walk around the property and after we got back to the hotel room, we played on the bed. You were rolling around and having too much fun! Daddy ordered some dessert for room service with "Happy Birthday" written all over it. We had dessert and then it was time for you to go to bed. You fell asleep at around 9 p.m.

The next morning, Daddy surprised Mommy with a spa package! So you hung out with Daddy the whole morning. He took you for a long walk and then back to the room for a nap. After your nap, we went for breakfast and then for another swim! This time you had even more fun splashing around because I guess you knew what "swimming" was all about now.

Splashing in the water with Daddy

We checked out in the afternoon and took a leisurely drive back home. Mommy had one of the best birthdays ever. Daddy planned a wonderfully luxurious trip with many surprises! Last year this time, you were still in my belly! I look forward to spending many more birthdays and vacations with you.

Love, Mom