We were down on Amelia Island for the 4th this year visiting with Granny and Grandpa Alley. We decided to keep Grace up for the fireworks, and she loved it! The noise didn't bother her at all, and she enjoyed watching the fireworks up in the sky, as well as hamming it up for all of the people sitting around us in the little park on Ash Street. We need to remember that spot for future shows.
We spent a few days at the beach, and Grace had no fear. She loved running down to the waters' edge and letting the waves crash into her. The first day, she would lose her balance at the tiniest wave. But the second day, she was steady on her feet. And couldn't get enough.
Grace also loved the sand. Thankfully.
I've seen/heard of babies not liking the sand. What a nightmare that would be in the world's largest sandbox.
We also went to the Jacksonville Zoo one day. The zoo was really quite impressive - if I've been before (can't remember), it has changed. They have a giraffe exhibit where you can feed them. Our girl fell asleep right as we got to it. Oh well. Next time.
She loved the open air bird aviary exhibit and had no fear chasing and get close to the birds.
The zoo also had a baby chimp. So cute!!
We finished our trip with an afternoon, overnight, and morning in Savannah. We took a trolley tour of the city, and then had dinner with the Halls. Grace loves Natalie (Na Nee, as she calls her). The girls played and bathed together. Then the next morning, as they were off to work and school, we went down and explored some more of the city.
And we heard about Na Nee all day long, even the whole way home.....
We finished up with a detour home through Louisville, GA. I've been wanting to check out this quaint little town for forever - a co-worker of mine has opened an Art Gallery there. Everything was closed. :(
