Friday, October 1, 2010

Slow Down!!






Recently, Kinsley celebrated her 2nd Bday. That's right - the big 2. How is it even possible? Wasn't it just yesterday that Ella was turning 2 with her "geen" (green) bday party, and Kinsley hadn't yet joined the Cordrey clan? Don't get me wrong - I wouldn't turn back time for any amount of money to pre-Kinsley days . . . unless it was to relive all the great moments we are experiencing. I am thrilled that we get to enjoy special moments together. I just hope that in 20 years I can say that we enjoyed the time and didn't take moments for granted. I know it will pass so quickly (and if I had any question about that one, more experienced moms that see us anywhere in public tell me that - atleast once daily!)

We left the day after Kinsley's birthday to go spend a week at our favorite beach location. Panama City Beach, FL. I know, I know - there are probably hundreds of "nicer" beach locations. Not a single one, though, holds the memories of PCB - especially Dunes of Panama. From playing Encore by the beach with good friends, spending so much time in the pool playing "sand removal" that my eyes burned, Baskin Robbins birthday cakes, sharing D403 with more friends / family that I can remember, the list goes on and on. And that is just from my childhood! Now I get to relive special moments there with my girls and it is fabulous! Kinsley was thrilled with games and rides, and made sure grandad knew she could spot them independently every time we passed either! Ella enjoyed the pool, learning how to swim underwater. (Ok - let's be honest - she really enjoyed the store by the pool where she got to pick snacks. She did practice swimming, though!)

Now our travels are done for the most part for awhile. Home to enjoy the fabulous season of fall. Don't worry - pictures to come of this fantastic season and the most beautiful girls enjoying some nature moments!!!