Florida / Louisiana Family Vacay 2012

This year we decided to take a road trip to Fort Walton, FL & hit up New Orleans, LA on the way back. I will have to admit I was a little worried about driving 9 hours with an 18 month old, but she was a trooper for the most part. My dad rented a large 12 passenger van so it made for a comfy trip for all and when Ava got fussy we let her walk a round a bit or stand and color/play.

Once we reached Fort Walton it was time to relax, drink a little, eat too much and soak up the sun on the beach and pool . The next day Ava had the whole morning & afternoon with her Mimi while we all went deep sea fishing. Fishing was a blast! We caught 6 red fish, 1 grouper and…..I hooked a shark!!! Ryan had to take over reeling it in, then my dad finished it off. We brought it up to the surface for a photo opt. The follow day Ryan & my brother played golf. The rest of the time in Florida Ava and I enjoyed family time on the beach. After 5 days in Florida we head to New Orleans for 1 last day to cap off our trip. It was the perfect way to split up the drive and get our Cajun fix. We stayed there long enough to sight see, eat amazing Cajun food and party a tad.

So needless to say, Ava was way off her normal schedule. She was waking up at 9 instead of the usual 7. Not napping until 1 or sometimes 2 for only 1-2 hours instead of going down about noon & sleeping for a good 2.5 hours. Then staying up until 10 or later. When we got home she slept for a solid 12 hours Friday & Saturday night. Poor baby is going to have a rough day at daycare today.