Newport!

For our annual week-before-Labor-Day beach trip we headed to Newport because we had tickets to the aquarium.  We decided to turn it into an overnight event for the first time so we could fit everything in and I'm so glad we did.  Jake ended up finding us a place to stay that I/we absolutely loved (way to go Jake!).  It was right up the hill from the beach with the quintessential wooden staircase leading down to the sand.  Inside we had plenty of room for our family and it was just so cozy and comfortable.

We had a 3 queen loft which essentially meant one queen up in the loft area and two more downstairs.  The boys initially wanted the loft but it didn't really make sense for them to all share one bed so they opted to take over the downstairs.  They were totally fine with it once they realized that that's where the TV was.  It was Daniel's turn to share with Lucas since Joshua "got" to share with him at the hotel we stayed at for the wedding.  They seriously fight over who gets to share with Lucas -- it's great!  Even though Joshua had to sleep alone he got Caden's pack 'n play set up in the corner right next to his bed which he thought was really fun.  Joshua loves having Caden nearby.  

The view was  breathtaking and it was wonderful to enjoy the colors of the sky as the sun set and rose during our stay.  The trip was practically worth it for the accommodations alone!  Good thing too because the beach ended up being too windy to stay for long.  We knew it was time to go back inside when Jake mentioned that the sand was exfoliating our skin.  Bummer, but we were able to enjoy the indoor pool and spa.

Here's a great photo for the hotel's brochure, don't you think?

Daniel looks the part of a pleased guest...I think we've got another one for the brochure!