Wren's first vacation

We just returned from Panama City Beach yesterday. It wasn't the relaxing type of beach vacation we were used to pre-Wren, but we're so glad we took her! Wren was surrounded by so much love from Mark and Jordan's nieces (four girls 8 and under), and it was great to share one of my favorite pastimes with her. She did great on the flight! She slept a little and chilled with minimal fuss both ways. It was such a relief and a great sign that we can take her with us on future trips. She tolerated the beach for moments at a time, but overall I think it was a little too hot for her. We'll try again next year when she's old enough to actually get in the water.

Wren slept really well on the trip - between 10 and 11 hours each night. Not sure if it's because the beach wore her out or if maybe we've finally turned a corner on the 4 month sleep regression. She's officially a roller and likes to sleep on her stomach. Fingers crossed the worst part is behind us and we can start getting consistent restful sleep again.

First boarding pass! This one's going in the baby book. ;)

The good life

Baby Adam loved napping on the beach. Wren not so much.

Beach baby

It sounded like Wren told Mark "hey" here

The girls LOVED playing with "Wren Wren", and she loved all the attention!

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