Beach day!

We finally took Eleiana to the beach today. We bought this quick shelter from Costco and took it with us to the beach. I want to shield Elle from the harmful rays of the sun so quick shelter came in very handy.

At first, Elle did not know what to make out of the beach. 

She was more interested with her toy.

Going into the water but gotta put sunscreen first!

Daddy Jarbs tried to dip her feet in the water but our little diva 

did not want to get her feet wet. See her curling her toes? 

Watching the waves with Daddy Jarbs

Giving Mommy & Daddy kisses

Busy playing with Sophie, her sippy cup and the label tag

The Jarbs family

After going to the beach, we went back to the condo to shower, got changed and then off we went to the boardwalk. Elle enjoyed watching all the people. There was too much going on and she did not want to nap! We knew she was already tired but she did not even fuss or anything. She was happily babbling while we were pushing her in the stroller. We've gotten a few compliments from random people how adorable she is. After being awake for 5 hours, she finally fell asleep just as Daddy Jarbs and I were about to eat dinner by the boardwalk :-).

Last day in OC!

Today was our last day in Ocean City. Elle woke us up at 7 am ready to start the day! She was happily babbling and making a lot of noise in the condo. We did not want to wake up her cousins who were still sleeping so we walked about a block away to Seacrets to get breakfast.

She was the loudest little person in the restaurant

Overall, it was a fun trip to the beach! We'll be back again next year!

Trip to Ocean City!

We took Elle to her 1st trip the the beach! We left late Thursday night and drove up to Ocean City, MD. We left right around her bedtime so Elle just slept in her carseat throughout the drive. This is our second road trip with her and I must say we have gotten a tad better. Our first road trip was when Elle was 3 months old when we went to New York City. The car was PACKED then. This time, the car is not as packed. We are slowly getting good as this :-). 

Here she is wearing her pink polka dot bikini, waiting to get into the pool

I love this float that I bought for her at Target. 

I especially like that it has a sun shade so it shields her from the sun

The Jarbs Family

 With cousins Kaitlin and Kelly

Elle loves her float too

She'd lean back on her float and chill :-)

After dipping in the pool, we went next door to Mackey's to grab a late lunch. We sat by outdoors, by the water. As you know, Elle loves being outdoors so she was in her element. 

 Chillin under the palm trees

Wearing her Baby Banz sunglasses and Hawaiian muumuu also given by Auntie Malia :-)

With Grandma Jarbs

Last day in Annapolis

Today was our last day in Annapolis. Elle woke up really early so we had no choice but to start the day early too. Actually, it worked out perfectly because we wanted to go to Chick & Ruth's Delly for breakfast. We tried to go there for lunch yesterday but it was packed.  This place is pretty popular and is known for their Colossal Challenges. They were featured on the Man vs Food on the Travel Channel where Adam had the 6 lb. Colossal shake and 1.5 lb Colossal sandwich! Anyway, since Elle woke up early and was ready to start the day, we headed off to Chick & Ruth's Delly for breakfast. The place was already packed but luckily, we were able to get a table right away. We brought Elle's own chair so we did not have to worry about getting her into a high chair. As soon as she sat on the Bumbo, she started grabbing everything she can put her hands on..the ketchup, napkins, menu, lol. As usual, Elle charmed the waitresses with her smile and we got funny stares from other diners who were amused of Elle's "high chair" :-P.

Daddy Jarbs and I shared a Butter Pecan milkshake. It was sooo good!



After breakfast, we went back to the hotel. It was time for Elle's nap so Daddy Jarbs and I napped along with her :-). We checked out of the hotel right after lunch. On the way back to DC, we stopped by Westfield (Annapolis) Mall again. We got Elle a few summer outfits from the Janie and Jack store and a 4th of July outfit from Gymboree! I don't even shop for myself anymore! Pretty much everything I shop for these days is for this spoiled little girl. Times have definitely changed :-).

Another day in Annapolis

Amazingly, Elle slept well in the hotel crib last night. She still woke up once to eat and then went right back to sleep. She even slept in until 8:30 am :). 

We spent all morning walking around downtown Annapolis and checking out the different shops.

 

 

In the afternoon, we went to Annapolis Mall to buy a gift to the party that we were going to. Since the weather is now warmer, we also had to get Elle a pair of summer sandals. Here's our girl on her 1st shoe shopping experience ;-). 

Check out her new kicks ;-)

After the trip to the mall, we went to a graduation party thrown by Daddy Jarbs' friend for his son who just graduated from high school. We saw some of Daddy Jarbs friends who met Elle for the very first time. Elle was in a great mood again, charming everybody with her smiles. 

Thanks for my pretty dress Tita Elie :-)

"Raaaawr"

Elle got to meet our friends' 8 week old son Aidan. We held them close to each other and they held hands on their own. So cute!

Trip to Annapolis!

We weren't sure what we were going to do during the Memorial Day weekend. We know we wanted to go somewhere and take advantage of the 3-day weekend. We wanted to go somewhere that is close enough to drive but did not really have enough time in advance to plan. Well, yesterday morning, Daddy Jarbs and I decided that we'll have a staycation and spend the weekend in Annapolis, Maryland! I searched online for good hotel deals and booked one Friday afternoon. Talk about an impromptu trip! We did not even start packing until Saturday morning. I should say that we are getting a LITTLE better in traveling with a baby and did not have to bring the entire house...we just brought half the house this time :-).

We stayed at the Historic Inn in Annapolis which is one of the oldest inns in town. It's in a perfect location - close to the water, restaurants and shops. Here is Elle checking out our bed.

After checking in the hotel, we walked downtown to find a place to eat dinner. Luckily, we found  place with outdoor sitting. As usual, Elle loved sitting outside. She was in her normal playful self and was such a trooper for sitting in her stroller for a couple of hours while Daddy Jarbs and I enjoyed our crab feast dinner (King crab legs, snow crab legs and steamed blue crabs!) :-).