We stayed in a nice, big house all together on the trip. The kids (and Jason) spent most of their time up in the game room playing pool or ping pong, watching movies, or just hanging out (and playing on devices!).
Jake carved a spot for himself in everyone's hearts with his big grins and outstretched won't-you-hold-me arms.
We got to celebrate Jason's 38rd birthday with everyone while we were there. I bought a 3 candle and an 8 candle and left them out on the counter for a few days; every single person in the house joked that he looked good for an 83 year-old so we decided to put them on the cake that way and act like old people for the picture (apparently the kids didn't hear that so Jason and I just look goofy and the other kids are all smiling for once...sigh).
All the cousins had Salty Dog Cafe tee shirts (as did everyone else on the island, apparently the cafe has a GREAT marketing department) and so Grandma thought our kids needed some too and bought them some.
Aunt Janell planned out all the dinners for the crew as well as did most of the shopping for the food, so we mostly got to chip in some money and enjoy!
Good thing the house was big, we were quite a group! I was impressed with how well everyone got along in tight spaces, less sleep than normal, and different family styles.
People mostly get around on bikes on the island and there are trails everywhere. Biking around was one of Jason's favorite parts of the trip!
One morning on his jog Uncle Todd saw a real live alligator a few houses down sunning on the grass by a pond, so we all ran over and see it. I was equal parts fascinated and horrified, and was glad it was on the far side of the pond. He was HUGE! Eli and I went back a little later because he hadn't gone out with the first group and we saw it get up and slide back into the water...ugh! It was pretty amazing to see one out in the "wild" like that, though.
It sure was a pretty area. On his birthday Jason and I had a date riding our bikes and walking along the beach at sunset...I could get used to these views!
The trees were huge and lovely, full of Spanish moss and creating a canopy over the roads and trails.
These "Do not feed or harass the alligator" signs all over just begged to be edited and acted out!
3 comments:
What FUN! I need a beach sunset. So pretty!
That's crazy that you saw a wild alligator! I love seeing these vacation posts! Looks like such a blast!
I love your family's sense of humor! I giggled out loud at the Ali-gator. I'm with yu being equal parts horrified and amazed at the beastie.
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