THAT'S A WHOLE LOTTA YEARS!

Kenny and the birthday boy

Our little family, including Lena packed up and headed to Fairhope this weekend to celebrate Kenny's Dad's 70th birthday. Yep! 70! That is a big birthday.

The drive was a long one and we arrived in the evening on Thursday and stopped in for a little seafood before heading to Kenny's parents house. Going to be honest. I needed a drink. I drove the entire way and towards the end Elle was extremely ready to get out of the car. I was stressed to the max and needed to eat my feelings and drink them maybe too. Ha! Kidding sort of. I am ready for Elle to be at the age where she can sort of entertain herself during road trips. I know it must be so hard to just have to sit there.

On Friday, Kenny and his dad went to play golf while Elle and her Grandma got some quality time together. That night we went to a Tapas bar, Auroras for drinks and dinner before heading to the art walk at all the shops downtown. It was so fun. All the shops stay open late and have food and wine and there are bands on the streets. We had a good time walking around.

Elle and Grandma posing with one of the shop's kitties. The cat was thrilled. And my child does own shoes. She just won't keep them on.

A grainy morning self portrait. We do these occasionally and I keep them and love seeing how different Elle looks.

Saturday, Kenny's parents wanting Elle all to themselves and so Kenny and I went on a date. We were going to do a little shopping but the weather was gross so we decided to do one of our favorite things instead. We went to see Safe House. Kenny had been wanting to go to the movies and wanted to see that movie so it was a win win! We miss being able to go to the movies all the time. After the movie we grabbed some lunch. It was a nice date and we were so appreciative that we got to spend some time together.

Elle playing with all her loot that her grandparents caught for her at Fairhope's Mardi Gras parade.

Saturday night, Kenny and I took Kenny's dad and his mom out to celebrate his big birthday. We went to Camelia Cafe and if was amazing. I definitely recommend it for anyone who is looking for a nice and delicious place to eat in Fairhope. I had the bananas foster for dessert and it was to die for. It was such a nice night celebrating.

Sunday, we hit the road early stopping in Hattiesburg to meet my mom for lunch. It was another very long car ride but the whole weekend was so much fun it was all worth it.

We have progress! Elle decided it was time to pull up and stand on her feet this weekend. Hooray!