We went to Panama City a couple of weeks ago for the Thunder Beach Bike Rally. We usually go every year but this was the first time Matt had a bike to take. We had a great time. We got there on Thursday night around midnight. Friday morning we got up and Granny took Nate to the beach, Papaw kept Nikolas in the room and Matt and I took off on his bike. We rode pretty much all day. There were so many bikes down there I wouldn't be afraid to say that there were over 50 thousand. After riding most of the day, we went back to the room and got everyone else. Nate decided we would go and eat at Hooters. I think he was a little embarrassed when they found out it was his birthday on Saturday. I don't think I have ever seen him as quiet as he was when they were wishing him a happy birthday in front of the entire restaurant. He said, "Mommy, I never want to have another birthday at Hooters again." After we left there, we took him to ride the go-carts. I think thats what he was looking forward to the most.
Saturday was his 5Th birthday. We let him plan the day. First, he wanted to go to Alvin's Island so that his brother could see the alligators for the first time. Then, he wanted to go shopping for a birthday present. I think we went to every store along the beach and he couldn't find anything. So, we decided to go in to Panama City to Toys R Us. But still no luck. Finally he said, "I want to go to Walmart and get a Nintendo DS and some games to go with it." By this time Matt and I were so tired, we agreed. We thought it would be perfect for the trip home. Later that night, after the boys were in bed we decided to go out and get something to eat. It was really nice to get away just the two of us, even if it was only for a couple of hours.
We had a nice time but I think we decided that if we go back for bike week, we would go a week before so that we could enjoy the beach with the boys. It just wasn't the same. Matt and I didn't even go down to the beach. So, that means another beach trip is in our near future
Saturday was his 5Th birthday. We let him plan the day. First, he wanted to go to Alvin's Island so that his brother could see the alligators for the first time. Then, he wanted to go shopping for a birthday present. I think we went to every store along the beach and he couldn't find anything. So, we decided to go in to Panama City to Toys R Us. But still no luck. Finally he said, "I want to go to Walmart and get a Nintendo DS and some games to go with it." By this time Matt and I were so tired, we agreed. We thought it would be perfect for the trip home. Later that night, after the boys were in bed we decided to go out and get something to eat. It was really nice to get away just the two of us, even if it was only for a couple of hours.
We had a nice time but I think we decided that if we go back for bike week, we would go a week before so that we could enjoy the beach with the boys. It just wasn't the same. Matt and I didn't even go down to the beach. So, that means another beach trip is in our near future
