Vacation 2011

Since we are a family of four, vacations are not exactly what they used to be, and honestly, it's rather refreshing! Randy and I continue to take pleasure in the small things and more importantly, just being able to share experiences as a family. Our 2011 summer vacation was this past weekend at Soak City (Cedar Point) and Hotel Breakers. It's a beautiful place, right on the coast of Lake Erie, another Midwest treasure. Helaina's already had her fill of carnival rides, so we opted to try the water park. It was a hit! We spent all of Friday discovering the slides, play structures, wave pool, and Daddy even surprised us with our very own Cabana.

Saturday was a more relaxed day. We did a little sight seeing, swam in the pools, and spent the afternoon at the beach. Unfortunately, Zachary did not join us on our trip. He spent the weekend with Randy's parents, and we are so thankful for their help!

View from the hotel balcony

Daddy is good for lots of surprises on vacation! Cinnamon rolls in the morning!

Pool time

Daddy and his girl

Feeding the birds

Beach time

Snoopy at the hotel

Pretty girl on our evening walk

Daddy and his girl again on our evening walk

Finally a bit of good news regarding our little man. After another doctor visit, a chest x-ray, and antibiotics, Zachary seems to be on the mend. It appears he had viral/bacterial pneumonia. He has been such a trooper through the past couple weeks, and my heart is at ease again knowing that he is comfortable. His appetite is back...and it's in full force. After his 4 month check-up, I'm sure we'll be starting some rice cereal to keep him satisfied.

It has been a lovely weekend, and we are thankful for good health and good quality family time!