Trip time!! (part 1)

Scott's parents were so generous, and they invited us to go on a trip with them to Mexico. We were so excited about getting to spend some good quality time with them and to have Adyson experience her first trip. We got all of our passports updated (yes, Ady even has one too!), and we got all of our things in order to go. A couple weeks before we were supposed to leave, the outbreak of the Swine Flu hit. At first, none of us were really concerned, but as more and more cases started showing up in Mexico and from Mexico, we decided that we should probably not subject our 8 month old to those potential germs in another country. We thought that we would have to put a rain-check on our trip for a year, but we were so blessed because the company that Tricia got the travel plans through was willing to switch our reservation to another hotel. Tricia did much research (Thank you so much, Tricia), and we switched our plans to go to Ft. Myers, Florida instead. It ended up working out perfectly for us to go to The Pink Shell Beach Resort because it was more like a condo than a hotel room, so we had our own kitchen and plenty of space for our rolling little one to wiggle to her heart's content. It was such a lovely resort. The pool was gorgeous and very kid-friendly, and the ocean was just a few steps away. We just loved it.

We all left on Saturday, May 16 to go to Florida. This was Ady's first trip not only to the airport but on a plane. She did great. I was pretty nervous about getting through security with all of my stuff but also all of her stuff (mysterious white powder?! anyone?!) Haha! It was actually very easy to get through. Ady slept through most of the flights, so we didnt have to worry about a screaming blondie on the plane. Those around us, I'm sure, were quite pleased.). Tricia had to be quieted a few times, but she was the only blondie screaming. Just kidding. We are all blondies, though. So fun!

We werent supposed to sit by eachother (none of us!), but the airline was so sweet to find us seats last minute all by eachother. It was so nice having three adults to one baby. (Bill got to hang out with the pilots on the first flight... he's so cool!).

Here is a picture of the resort. Isnt it gorgeous? I would recommend it to anyone. We had such a lovely time, and the sand was so unbelievably soft.

Although it was cloudy for most of the trip, we still found plenty of time to relax and enjoy the water and sand around us. We spent one day over on Sanibel where I collected beautiful sea shells, Ady took her first dip in the ocean, and we had a delicious lunch at Scott's favorite lunch place "The Bubble Room".

We went to Captiva Island on Thursday afternoon, and we had a really nice time over there. I think this was my favorite beach that we went to because it was so soft, and the sea shells were increddible. We played frisbee on the beach- that is, until I launched the frisbee into the ocean. Never trust me to be able to focus enough to play frisbee when I am on a beach, with my baby and hot hubby,awesome parents-in-law, sea shells, and lots of awesome people to watch. I dont know what I was thinking! Clearly, not about Frisbee. Poor Scott, I lost his awesome frisbee. Bill tried to find it, but it was to no avail. Ady also played in the water and in the sand, so she had to take a shower in bottled water before dinner. She turned the beach into a nude beach for a couple minutes. But is there anything cuter than a naked baby bootie on a beach? I think not. That night, we ate at a restaurant called The Mucky Duck. It was delicious! .

We got a gorgeous sunny day on Friday, and we spent the whole day relaxing by the pool. That night, Bill and Tricia watched Adyson for me and Scott, and we got to go out to dinner just the two of us. That was such a treat! We had dinner at a restaurant on the beach, and watched the sun go down. After dinner, we walked back up the beach to the resort. It was so nice to get to spend some quality time with my favorite person in the whole world! I love you, Scott! I think Bill and Tricia enjoyed some quality time with their new favorite person, too:) They are such wonderful grandparents to her (Go Pappy and Nana!).

We headed home on Saturday, May 23. It was such a wonderful trip! Scott and Ady got to snuggle on our flight to Denver. I couldnt get her to go to sleep, but as soon as I handed her to "daddy" she snuggled into his chest and fell asleep- for the WHOLE flight! It was adorable. He slept for about an hour of the flight, too. So cute!

I'll post a couple more of my favorite pictures on the next blog. For those of you who use facebook, there is a complete album of pictures on there to see.

Have a wonderful day!

Karen Ruth