We LOVE Pensacola on sunny days when we can go to the beach and play at parks! We also love the much more relaxed atmosphere. :)
One of the perks of living in Pensacola is being close to my family. My family missed out on a lot of Owen's first year of life due to the distance. I think I went to see them twice. Personally, I don't think it is fair to make children travel long distances. I know people do it all the time, but it just isn't what we do. I HATE traveling long distances, so I can't imagine how much a child with a short attention span hates it! I worked a full time job all throughout college, so I didn't get to visit Enterprise much the whole time I lived there. These past few months have been nice. I've seen my family more than I have seen them since 2006. It is the most I've seen them in seven years. I can't believe I moved to Birmingham seven years ago. (Wow, makes me feel old!) This move is temporary. We are enjoying the 18 months-2 years we have close to one another. It will be nice to feel like my side of the family is a part of our new baby's life this go round! It is funny how God works things out. We were 1 1/2-2 hours from Matt's family when Owen was born, and now we will be the same exact distance from my parents with this baby. I do wish we could be in two places at once (or maybe had a jet plane), but if we can't I think God gave us a pretty fair game plan. We miss Grammy and Papaw daily, and have lots of big plans ahead! I know they are anxiously awaiting our move back to Birmingham. :)
With that being said, Owen and I made a trip to Enterprise this past weekend. Matt had a Bachelor party, so we headed to the land of the Boll Weevil. :)
Uncle Christopher took us to the fire station. If you live in Enterprise, as long as a fire truck is at the station, they will give your child a tour. You don't have to schedule a time or anything. How nice is that??
A fire truck is really tall, and it was a little scary inside. ;)
Owen "petting" the fire hat.
Yes, Owen is wearing the queso sticker from my Buritto Bowl from Moe's. What else would you do with a Queso sticker?
While going through pictures, I realized I didn't get a single one of Gangan and Pappy. I hate that I didn't! I guess I was just too busy soaking up the moment to take a picture. Gangan has been sick since December. Owen wasn't allowed to visit her while in the hospital. The last time we saw Gangan, Owen was a little scared of her trach, and held back. I was so relieved this time! He wasn't scared at all, and he didn't miss a beat. I love how little ones just pick up where they left off. I may not have an actual picture, but the pictures in my head will never leave. Owen sat on Gangan's bed, eating bowls of blueberries, and had long conversations with Gangan and Pappy. He must have hugged and kissed them a million times. I am so glad they got special bonding time this trip!!!! I loved witnessing it!
Owen also loves his Nana and Papa! He talked to me the whole trip to Enterprise. He said "Winston is a dog, and me and Papa are guys."
Here are the "guys" resting!
Uncle Nekko and Aunt Neena took Owen to Milky Moos. Owen LOVES his Aunt Neena. In fact, he loves her so much that he doesn't like anyone else when she is around. Owen told Uncle Nekko "I wanted to see Aunt Neena, not you!!!" He also told me "I only like Aunt Neena, she my best friend, not you Mommy." Perhaps, it is because Aunt Neena does whatever Owen wants. You must go to Milky Moos while in Enterprise, but I wouldn't recommend taking a toddler there for lunch. I don't know many two year olds that would eat their lunch, while watching everyone eat ice cream. Needless to say, Owen had chocolate ice cream for lunch. :)
My camera and the lighting in Mom and Dad's kitchen don't get along. Ignore the quality of these pictures.
Owen making cookies with Poppy. That is a video camera in his hand. This adventure needed to be documented. :)
Owen insisted the cookies be in a straight line. Rather than break his spirit, we put them in the oven just like that. :) Once he was playing and not paying attention, Poppy fixed them. :)
Owen made himself at home at Mimi and Poppy's house and requested to do every messy thing he could possibly imagine. From paints to Play Doh, this little boy did it all!
T-ball Play-doh...you should try it! It makes a fun mess. :)
Family time is the best time! We can't wait to see Grammy, Papaw, Mimi, Poppy, and possibly more family in a couple of weeks at the Gender Reveal! We love you all!!!
