Mack's Mom - Joubert Syndrome & Ocular Motor Apraxia

Saturday, September 22, 2012

Family Vacation!!

The 3 of us recently went on a much needed family vacation to the beach for 10 days. It was GREAT! We stayed off the internet (yes- I refrained from using FaceBook for that long:)) and just relaxed. This was the first actual vacation since we've started therapies and received the new diagnosis of Joubert Syndrome. It was so nice not having to check the calendar daily and getting a "break" from therapies/appointments!

I have to start with posting the best video from our vacation. Our goal was to try to get Mackenzie to walk on the beach by herself. The waves, texture of the sand, the wind blowing, and the wide open area threw Mackenzie's balance WAY off. She wasn't even able to stand on her own. She enjoyed walking on the beach but had to hold onto our hands to do so- until the 10th and last day of our vacation. She spotted some seagulls, let go of BJ's hand, and took off on her own! :)



Here are a "few" pictures from our vacation:

Not at a bad view to wake up to every morning!

First morning looking out at the beach!
Racing Daddy down the slide

We asked Mackenzie if she wanted to ride in the "Skywheel" and she smiled and nodded. She is obviously not afraid of heights!

Mackenzie "flying"
View from the top

Family picture!
It took Mackenzie a while to warm up to the ocean but once she did, she loved it!


I wasn't too fond being this close to an alligator!

Looking for more alligators

She LOVED the pool and lazy river!
Swimming is exhausting!

Little surfer girl

Riding the waves!

She only wanted Daddy to take her into the ocean
Laying out in the sun with Mommy!

Mackenzie's "2 1/2 year old" photo shoot
Love her!





Mack loves her daddy!

I put the camera on my purse and set the timer. Didn't turn out too bad!:)

Walking by herself on the last day.:)


I'm quite certain we will make it a point to have a family getaway at least once a year.:)