The Bauer's First Family Vacation...

We survived our first Family Vacation!  We went to Narragansett, Rhode Island.  A place that my side of the family has vacationed for years.  It was the first time that I have been back to Rhode Island since my mom passed away 6 years ago.  It was also Bob and Warren's first time going and the first time my family got to meet Warren.  We left on my birthday and had a great flight.  Warren did so well.  We fed him as the plane departed and then he fell asleep after his bottle.  We flew into Providence, rented a car, drove to Narragansett, and picked the keys up for our rental house.  


The week went by fast.  We started the week by eating dinner in Galilee, its a village inside the city of Narragansett. Galilee is known for fishing, boating, beaches and, of course, seafood restaurants.  We also spent a day in Newport another coastal town in Rhode Island.  Many days were spent on Scarborough beach.  One day the three of us went to Galilee and the Salty Brine Beach, then grabbed some lunch at Chaplins.  It was the most delicious lobster and shrimp that we have ever eaten.  I highly recommend that restaurant, plus the prices are reasonable. We also ate at Aunt Carrie's and went and had ice cream a couple of times.  Our last day after we said our good bye's we ate at Iggy's.  Which is across the street from Aunt Carries.  I have never eaten there.  It was amazing.  Another great restaurant to try!


I think that sums up our trip!  It was such a great week.  I loved seeing my family!  We are looking forward to next summer! 

Scarborough Beach

Walking around Newport

Bay in Newport

We wanted to hop onto the cruise ship!

Lot's of celebrating tonight!

Me and Uncle Dan 

Warren just being cute

The BEST Lobster and coconut shrimp

Our cute little dining and kitchen area

Living room

Last night out for dinner

Me, Cyndy and Bruce

Home sweet home (for the week)

His loved his new toy!

Happy Homecoming Day!

One year ago we brought Warren home after a 45 day NICU stay.  He came home with no oxygen or monitors and weighed 4 lbs 6 ounces.  He was 35 weeks gestation, full term pregnancies are 40 weeks.  It's hard to believe how far he has come.  He weighs about 15 lbs 8 ounces now.  Warren's favorite activities are crawling everywhere, closing doors, playing with cat food/water and he loves putting his toys in or on different things.  I always find his toys in the laundry basket or in random places around the house.  This past year has been incredibly challenging but watching Warren grow has been so amazing.  I love him more than anything, he's an awesome son :-)

Warren's 1st car seat ride 7-5-2010

Warren today 7-5-2011

so sleepy..7-5-2010

not so sleepy anymore and ready to play :-)