Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Day 1 in the Morning: Main Street

This morning Isaac woke up at his usual 6:30 am. We took a shower and headed for breakfast - an all you can eat buffet that is free with a voucher from the hotel. The buffet consisted of 22 different hot and cold breakfast foods! It was fabulous! The restaurant was quaint and filled with families all commenting on my little man. One woman stopped and said, "Oh my goodness! He's so precious - he looks like a model baby in a magazine!" To which Isaac flashed a beautiful smile. I'm so proud. Isaac had pancakes and apple juice while mamma enjoyed bacon, biscuits and gravy, and coffee. After breakfast, we decided to head downtown to main street. We parked the car at a town plaza (free parking) and Isaac rode in his stoller very happily. There were families riding bikes, walking, and jogging. Everyone we passed gave us a smile and nod or a "good morning." Town was so quite, traffic moved slowly, and seriously everyone just seemed happy to be alive.







Main Street was lined with art galleries, quaint shops, a movie theater, cafes, ice cream parlors, bakeries, a vietnamise restaurant, bed and breakfasts, and there were one or two tourist shops (where Isaac and I bought T-shirts).



There was a town center park with pavillions, picnic tables, a grassy yard, wifi, and brick sidewalks overlooking the bay. There was also a farmer's market today where local vendors sold artisan breads, organic produce, plants, and fresh seafood. All that organic made me think of Aunt Chrissy and Granny.








There was a cute fire department too, Aunt Lisa.







We didn't go into all the places we want, but the stroller was a little too cumbersome with all the breakables. Later, we'll return with the carrier. We had such a nice time. It's a little overcast today, so I'm not sure if we will go to Assateague Island today or not - there is a fee, so I'd like to make an entire day out of that trip. Who knows? After our nap it may brighten up.

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

We Are At The Beach!!!

Mommy and Isaac went to the beach today! Daddy decided that he would feel more relaxed on his vacation at home. He wasn't going to stay, but I convinced him that we would be fine and promised we would check in often. So, Isaac and I piled everything in the car and off we went! The trip should have taken 6 1/2 hours, but we had to stop for picnics and diaper changes. We arrived in Chincoteague and found our hotel - a lovely place with a pool and child's play yard. We decided to just stay in as it was getting dark. The room is very nice with a microwave, refridgerator, coffee pot, ironing board and iron, and hair dryer, free wireless internet, and full cable. There are no outside room entrances and we are in the middle of the second floor. I feel very safe and the room is very clean. As I checked in a schlepped the luggage in, I only saw one couple without children - this is very family-friendly. Isaac is climbing everywhere as he has some extra energy from the long ride (he slept practically the entire way). He's a good traveller, but a busy body now. He has some allergies, so I gave him a little Benadryl (which should help with the sleeping issue??) The town is so cute - little shops, art galleries, cafes, and a little movie theater. I'm sure there's more, but that's what I saw as I drive through to the hotel. Also, the hotel was having a special called "food and fuel" so upon my departure, I get a $25 gas card and every morning I get an all-you-can-eat buffet at a local restaurant. I'll let you know how it is tomorrow. Anyway, I just wanted everyone to know that...WE ARE AT THE BEACH!!!

He's getting older!

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