Wednesday, December 31, 2008

A Family Getaway

Mom, Dad and I spent a few days in a cottage at the Castle Hill Inn in Newport, Rhode Island.  Though we didn't have the best weather (lots of fog and rain), we had a really nice time together as a family...it was great to get away.

Dad and I are relaxing on the bed for a few minutes...everyone seemed to want to take naps while we were away.  Except for me, of course.

Here is a snapshot of our cottage, which was only about 100 feet from the ocean.  The beach was absolutely beautiful and I was so happy to run around, even when the weather was not particularly cooperative.

Since our cottage didn't have a bathtub, I was perfectly happy to take my baths in the oversized kitchen sink.  I haven't bathed in the sink since I was a little baby but I certainly enjoyed the experience...

Here we are at lunch, and I'm ready for food.  Mom and Dad recently realized that my patience for sitting in a high chair in restaurants has grown limited...I will eat and entertain myself for about 30 minutes these days but once that time has expired I will let my parents know that I want "OUT."

Another dining shot...this time in the restaurant at the Inn where we ate our breakfast each morning.  Please take note of the fact that the surrounding tables are empty; we would arrive as early as possible in order to eat and depart prior to the arrival of the other guests.  Oh, and I developed quite a taste for banana bread on this trip.  YUM!

This is one happy girl!

Daddy and I walking up to the Inn for breakfast...it was such a lovely spot and we look forward to returning again in the summer.

I could have spent all day wandering the beach in front of our cottage.  We were fortunate to have had some sun and clear skies on the morning that we left for home - so the whole family took advantage of the beach.

So nice to see my mom smiling.  We were so happy to be together for a few days, just the family.  xoxo, Charlotte

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