The trip actually started at mom's in NC. Pete was going to fly in and meet us in FL, saving him vacation days. The kids and I were driving down, saving us money. So, I figured, why not see mom and also split up the driving a bit?
We also had a very generous invitation to spend the night with friends in Jacksonville (thanks Robyn!) and it was great to see them and again, not have a big day of driving before getting to Orlando.
Stayed with mom from 8/29-9/3. Hit the beach, relaxed and helped with a few chores. Also picked up a few last-minute items like a hat for Katie and goggles for the pool--thanks Grandma! Hard to believe that these are the last beach days of the season. We went twice. the first day, the kids could only go in knee deep due to rip tide warnings. The next day was the only day without rip tides, a little respite between off-shore hurricanes, so we hit the beach for some real swim time while we could (well, when I say we I really mean Katie and Zack).
Whose thumb is that?
Rain the last day or at least a hurricane too closeby to bother with the beach. We rented some movies and hung out.
Off to Jacksonville! Great to reconnect with friends who moved there a couple of years ago. Katie and their daughter were becoming good friends and have missed each other. I hope we get to see more of them now. Sadly, no pictures!
Next, daddy and Disney!
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