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Todd’s 1st Visit to Ocean Shores – August 10, 2017
BEACH BOUND – AUGUST 2017
This post is all about Todd’s first trip to Ocean Shores, WA. We visited Eric’s parents, his brother Jeff, brother Darren, and our sister-in-law, Sandie. Here’s a day-by-day summary!
THURSDAY, AUGUST 10
On our way to Ocean Shores, we stopped at the gas station in North Bend where they filmed scenes from the movie, The Vanishing. We love that movie!
Filming location for The Vanishing
Filming location for The Vanishing
Next, we had lunch at King Solomon’s Reef, a restaurant in Olympia that has vegan options. Eric and I had the Buffalo Tempeh sandwich, and I ordered a piece of vegan blueberry pie. As expected, Todd didn’t want more than a nibble from our food.
Buffalo tempeh sandwich
Blueberry pie (vegan)
After arriving at Eric’s parents house, Todd was excited about getting his first set of ‘big boy Legos’ from Grammie (Eric’s mom). After playing and getting settled, we headed to the beach. At first, Todd played in the sand with his Tonka truck, but then he was drawn to the water. He loved putting his feet in the waves (holding my hand), then running away from them. He doesn’t mind cold water a bit. He kept saying he wanted to do it again!
Ocean Shores – August 10, 2017
August 10, 2017
August 10, 2017
August 10, 2017
FRIDAY, AUGUST 11
Todd went to the beach via wagon! The beach is walking distance from the house.
Wagon ride – August 11, 2017
Eric & Todd – August 11, 2017
August 11, 2017
August 11, 2017
Elisa & Todd – August 11, 2017
To give Todd some darkness (in a pretty bright room) for his afternoon naps, I made him a ‘cozy tent,’ which he loved. He was so tired (from not having a nap the day before) that he slept until 6 PM.
Todd’s “cozy tent” – August 11, 2017
Coaxing him to wake up by removing the tent at 6 PM – August 11, 2017
SATURDAY, AUGUST 12
In Grammie’s house, Todd liked removing every piece of furniture from the dollhouse. He wanted to take the pieces downstairs, so we tried to redirect him as much as possible!
Playing with Grammie’s dollhouse – August 12, 2017
Outside, we cruised up and down the street on wheels: Todd on Globber scooter, me on Razor scooter, and Eric on skateboard.
Todd on Globber scooter – August 12, 2017
At North Bay park, Todd did what he likes doing the best (at playgrounds)…swinging! The whole crew (except Sandie) was there to watch him: Grammie, Granddad, Jeff, and Darren. Todd he wanted his uncle Jeff to sit next to him in the car.
North Beach Park – August 12, 2017
After his nap, we had dinner at Las Maracas with Granddad and Grammie.
Granddad & Grammie at Las Maracas – August 12, 2017
SUNDAY, AUGUST 13
Grammie’s wagon – August 13, 2017
We had a really good time at the beach at Damon Point, and Jeff came with us. We got our feet wet in the waves, scooped sand, and flew a kite.
Damon Point – August 13, 2017
See the kite? – August 13, 2017
Sandy boy – August 13, 2017
After the beach, we went to Viet Hoa for lunch with Grammie, Granddad, and Jeff. Todd, the puddle jumper, found a major puddle!
While Todd napped, first Eric walked down to the beach, then I walked there.
After Todd woke up from his nap, we went outside together, and Todd loved walking inside a house under construction.
MONDAY, AUGUST 14
We went back to Damon Point beach for a second time. We built a sand castle with a moat.
Jeff & Eric – August 14, 2017
Todd at Damon Point – August 14, 2017
Todd & Eric – August 14, 2017
Grammie showed up, too!
Grammie & Todd – August 14, 2017
Grammie & Todd – August 14, 2017
Jeff, Grammie & Todd – August 14, 2017
After playing at the beach, we drove to Pacific Beach for pizza. At Frontager’s Pizza, you can watch them make your pizza, and see it in the big oven. They have vegan cheese (Daiya)! The toppings were fresh and flavorful: heirloom tomatoes, fresh (not canned) pineapple, leek, and basil leaves. As usual, Todd ate only the crust.
Frontager’s Pizza – August 14, 2017
August 14, 2017
August 14, 2017
August 14, 2017
Outside, Todd was drawn to the construction site…
Construction equipment at Seabrook – August 14, 2017
August 14, 2017
August 14, 2017
Sleepy boy – August 14, 2017
After Todd took a carseat nap during the drive from Pacific Beach to Ocean Shores, we went over to Darren and Sandie’s house for a visit. Since Sandie is a musician, Todd played the drums…
August 14, 2017
Darren and Sandie have 2 dogs, Chuck and Stella. They are really nice, but fast-moving and big for a 2 year old! At first, Stella really scared Todd when she excitedly came over to lick him. After I “kept him safe,” and the dogs spent some time outside, Todd warmed back up to the dogs and teased them by running to the sliding door. Then, he got a kick out of Stella coming over for licks. It ended up being fun and funny for him.
August 14, 2017
Funny picture of Stella! – August 14, 2017
TUESDAY, AUGUST 15
We had to go home on Tuesday, although all three of us wanted to stay longer! It was a pretty special time for everyone. Todd gave and received a lot of love! On the way home, we stopped for lunch at Thuy Pho in Tacoma for some vegetarian pho, then Todd napped in the car.
Todd & Granddad – August 14, 2017
August 14, 2017
Playing with his big boy Legos…
Todd & Jeff – August 15, 2017
Car nap – August 15, 2017
Go Pro Pool Pic – August 26, 2016
TODD’S SWIM VIDEOS
2 years old (+/-)
I’m putting all my swim videos of Todd here, instead of adding them into the monthly update posts…
Monday, August 15, 2016
(4:53 minutes)
- Todd by himself on a pool noodle
- Todd in the pool with Eric (kick board)
Saturday, August 20, 2016
(2:28 minutes)
- Todd pushing off with a kick board, then turning around with it, 180 degrees
- Todd pushing off the steps & kicking to me
Thursday, August 25, 2016
(8:22 minutes)
- Todd on a pool noodle (shallow & deep ends)
- Todd pushing off the steps & kicking to me
- Todd pushing off with a kick board
- Todd jumping in the deep end & going up the ladder
- Todd kissing the camera
Friday, August 26, 2016
(3:45 minutes)
- Todd on a pool noodle, putting his face in the water
- Todd pushing off with a kick board
- Todd tries to turn onto his back as he goes underwater
Sunday, August 28, 2016
(4:36 minutes)
- Todd pushing off from steps & kicking to me
- Todd pushing off & turning onto his back, then back to tummy
- Todd pushing off backward from the deep end ladder
- I hold him while he paddles with his arms from deep end to shallow end
- Todd on the steps jumping up & falling backward underwater (1x he got his feet way over his head)
Friday, September 2, 2016
(5:42 minutes)
- Todd pushing off steps & kicking to me
- camera view from the bottom of the pool
- Todd trying to grab the camera underwater
Sunday, September 4, 2016
(7:27 minutes)
- Todd pushing off the steps & making arm strokes
- Todd pushing off & pausing to let his bottom bob up to the surface
- Todd kicking from the steps
- Todd walking on his knees on the steps
- Todd getting out of the pool
Thursday, September 15, 2016
(Part 1: 4:41 minutes)
- Todd jumping in & I let him go under & come back up before I grab him
- Todd grabbing & throwing the GoPro
(Part 2: 3:49 minutes)
- Todd hanging onto the side, bobbing down, then coming back up
- Todd standing on his tip-toes
- Todd kicking on his back with his head back, while I hold him
- Todd wrapped up in a towel & kissing the camera, then me
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