Grayson's First Beach Bash

In November, my parents graciously let us use their vacation week at the beach totally free to us!  This was our first family vacation as a family of four.  I use the vacation term lightly because vacation with kids is very tiring for parents.  But it was fun.  Jason took half days so he worked in the morning which worked out great because it took about that much time to get ready to get out for the day. November isn't prime to go to the beach but on the Sunday we were there, the weather was warm enough to break out the suits and hit the sand.  Spencer chased the birds and swam in the heated pool and Grayson enjoyed just being along for the ride.  We took Spencer to the aquarium and many outdoor playgrounds.  We even saw Santa-but of course that didn't go well for Spencer.  Here are some pics from our week.

Here is a pic on the windy beach:

 Daddy and his princess:

 Grayson trying to figure out the tanning thing!

 Daddy and Spencer looking for more birds!

 Testing out the waters.

 Afternoon fun at a small park:

 Sharing cotton candy at the aquarium:

 Touching a horseshoe crab:

 Me and Spencer after crawling into this insanely small space!

 

And the winner is...

So...life happens and I am just posting this today.  But there was a drawing.  Spencer reached in...Drum roll....

Okay enough postponing the announcement.  Just watch and see:

Thanks for all the comments and entries!  We hope all of your holiday seasons start off with smiles and laughter and love!

Melissa & Doug Terrific Twenty List and Giveaway

Christmas is just around the corner and I am always looking for durable and educational toys for my kids.  I hate all that plastic-ish and cheap stuff and I have grown to love all the toys I have bought/received from Melissa and Doug.  Spencer has several kitchen food sets, a ring stacker and some bead toys from this company already and they hold up well to our 2 year old's abuse/use.  

So to help you start your Christmas list...

I am starting my first giveaway on the blog!   The awesome Melissa and Doug company has a Terrific Twenty list of toys this year and they are giving some away each day on Facebook.  I have loved this brand for toys for Spencer and I know Grayson will love them too.  Go here to enter!



After looking through the terrific twenty list and thinking about what would be great for both of my kids, I have chosen to focus on the Animal Rescue Shape-Sorting Truck Wooden Toy.  My big girl loves animals and I know our boy will grow to love them soon! 


What I like about this toy is the shape sorter that is great for fine motor skills and matching skills and of course the fun animal shapes.  So when Melissa and Doug contacted me to give away a toy of my choosing and getting one to keep, I was EXCITED!!!!!!

 So here is the giveaway details.
 1. Leave a comment on the BLOG and leave your email address with the comment.  Remember comment on the blog not facebook.

2. On Sunday, November 18th, I will put all the names that commented in a bowl and Spencer will draw out one name.  

3.  I will email the winner and ask for the required information for Melissa and Doug and they will mail you the Animal Rescue Shape-Sorting Truck Wooden Toy.

Comment Away!