maine...vacationland

Our family vacation in Maine ended last Wednesday, sadly. It was Eddie's first big trip and first time meeting all of his Washuk and Clark relatives. He was the life of the party, always smiling, always willing to be held by anyone and gladly accepting of new surroundings and tons of commotion. All week long people kept saying "he's such a happy baby!" The other big talk about Eddie, at least from the younger cousins, was how he had so many teeth. They would be like, "this is Eddie. he has teeth!"

There were so many fabulous memories, most of which I captured on film...too many photos to post here, but I posted a ton on Facebook, so feel free to check them out . Some of the highlights of the vacation include: getting the VIP priority service at O'Hare, watching Eddie and Gizmo play (Grandma Bonnie's shih tzu), watching Eddie play with Ella and share his healthy food with her (she went from eating Fruit Loops to kale after a week with us!), watching Sydnie read books to Eddie and make him laugh by her infectious smile, watching Tanner play the piano, jetskiing, playing Donut with the Grays, meeting Charlie's Katie, hanging out on the lawn by the lake and feeding Eddie picnic-style, watching Eddie and his Grandma Bonnie bond, going to Primo with my husband, the lobster bake at Uncle John's, swimming with Carly and Sydnie, visiting Grandpa Beano (Eddie's Great Grandpa) and spending time in his home and veggie garden, DNKY dogs, Uncle Charlie's stories including the boat ride with Great Uncle Dick, meeting Ellie Bird Hardy, going to the beach two days in a row and watching Eddie play in the sand and water, breakfast with the Turgeons, watching the morning ritual of Eddie's breakfast with Grandpa Rick, playing with Lucy's cage, Maine blueberries and Eddie's "almost one" birthday party at Grandma Bonnie and Grandpa Rick's.