Labor Day in Seagrove Beach

We decided that the Dyster Family needed a good family vacation at the beach. So, we rented a beautiful house in Seagrove Beach, just east of Seaside - like you ride your bike ten minutes and you're there - and spent four wonderful days relaxing and enjoying each other's company. Mom and Brother Jon came on Thursday, followed by Amy & Chris from Atlanta and Brian, me and Ellie. Brother David came late Friday night (and had to leave Sunday Morning) and Dad arrived Saturday morning. I don't think the location could have been any more perfect. We had plenty of room to spread out and do our own thing: go to the pool, beach, fish, ride bikes, kayak, etc. Ellie even got to ride on the back of Daddy's bike - she loved it! We'll have to get one for home. We definitely plan to make this an annual trip. Click here for pics from our camera (which mainly center on Ellie!) or Click here for pics from Amy's camera (which do a much better job of catching the scenery!)

We're Potty Trained!

We (and when I say 'we', I mean 'I' with Brian's full support!) wanted to have Ellie trained by the time she started school on September 4th. I took the week off to do it and she responded quite well. We had and continue to have accidents here and there; but not that much. Her teachers work with her too and we are very proud. Honestly, we just think her little tushie is sooo cute in those panties! You go, girl!