Lookout world! This girl is ON. THE. MOVE. We are in serious baby-proofing mode as we realize all the drawers, sharp-edged tables, untethered vent registers, loose cords, and bowls of cat food that are at just the right height to entice our little one. Just as expected, the poor cats are chased relentlessly all day long but they are both being pretty good sports about it.

We couldn’t let the first year of Dakota’s life go by without her first trip to New York City! So we planned a short trip to introduce her to the bustle of the city plus several friends she hadn’t had the chance to meet yet.

The Fourth of July long weekend seemed like the perfect opportunity to pack our bags and hit the road for Dakota’s first official beach trip!