The Golding Life: May 2012

Our Memorial day was wonderful. It is such an important day - to remember the many people who have given their lives for our country - and also the families that have to continue on without their loved ones. We invited our parents and family out to spend a little quality time together. It was a great time for all. We grilled out squash, zucchini, hamburgers, fried fish, had salad, fruit, fries, chips and dip, and pretty much ate the entire time everyone was here! Here are a few photos

So Tucker was completely dressed before everyone got there - but decided about 5 minutes in he wanted to swim in his pool - clothed, so we took off his socks, shoes, and outfit, and just left him in his diaper to play. He had the best time. I don't normally let him run around outside barefoot and naked, but I figured it was ok and he loves being in just his diaper. :)

Driving the Jeep

He was a Ham!

I Love Eating Banana's!

This was the best photo we got of the three of us - Tucker was signing that he wanted food as opposed to smiling.

He thinks it's a phone

seriously playing with a piece of rebar

Riding with Daddy - pretty much his favorite time ever!

Sweet boy playing

Hope your memorial day was as wonderful as ours!

We went to Panama City Beach with the Golding's this past week. We were only able to stay Saturday to Wednesday because we are splitting Jonathan's vacation time this year so we can go a few days with both families. I thought it a good idea at the time, but I believe next year we will have to choose. There is way too much work that goes into planning a trip with a kiddo to not go a full week. It looked like we were moving! Also, that's a very long car ride to make twice in less than a week with a 15 month old...not quite sure what we were thinking!

He actually did pretty good, all things considered. Here are a few photos of him on the way -

When am I ever going to get out of here?

All comfy and ready for his nap with Mr. Cow

The beach was beautiful on Saturday when we got there. We decided to take Tucker to see what he thought about the sand.

Heading out to the beach for Tucker's first time! He was excited.

His first time to walk on sand. He was NOT a fan. He cried until we picked him up.

Family photo - FYI - This was after a full day of traveling. The boys look fine - why is that?

Crying because the sand was on his feet.

He did get acquainted to the sand and even enjoyed splashing in the water.

Here he is ready for the beach on Sunday. He wasn't a huge fan of the sand between his toes, and I'm not sure if it was because it was hot or because he is so much like his daddy and doesn't like being outside barefoot - he definitely doesn't get that from me. I only wear shoes because I have to!

We decided it would be best if we tried to go to dinner early for Tucker's sake, but as we were almost ready to leave he zonked out. We waited for about 30 minutes and headed on to the car. He woke up on the way, but little man had about two hours of naps the whole time we were gone. Poor thing just doesn't sleep well anywhere but his crib and it showed this trip.

Sweet sleepy boy

Eating at Pineapple Willy's

After dinner we went to the Pier to eat Marble Slab, and Papaw took Tucker on the train, he LOVED it!

We went deep sea fishing on Monday. It was a beautiful day and we had a great time! Our six hour trip turned into a ten hour trip. We honestly didn't catch many fish - they said it was one of the worst days they had ever had, but our crew tried to make it fun and really did try to keep working to get fish, they just weren't biting. This was in the cab on the way home. Love my little family!