Well, we went to Florida and now we are back in Minnesota. I wish we could have stayed longer, or at least brought some of the sunshine home with us! Oh well, spring/summer has to get here eventually, right!?!
Anyway, Jon had an Orthopedics conference in Florida at the Omni Plantation Resort on Amelia Island. That is the same place that Jon's parents just so happen to have a condo! How convenient! So Brooks and I were able to tag along (Kylie stayed home with her grandparents)! It was just what we needed after the longest winter in history. The weather was phenomenal! We were able to spend a lot of time out by the pool, walking on the beach, and just hanging out with our friends who also attended the conference! We also ate at some awesome restaurants, and I was able to run outdoors almost every day!
We arrived on Tuesday afternoon, and after checking out the condo, we headed down to Jacksonville (about a 40 minute drive) to have dinner with one of the doctors Jon worked with when he rotated down there. They treated us to Capital Grille. The food and the company were wonderful!
The view from the condo's balcony!
Wednesday, Jon was busy all day with conference activities, so Brooks and I were on our own. We went for a run, explored The Plantation, and met up with some friends at the pool. In the evening, we went out to eat at 29 South with our friends, the Camps and Yuans!
Brooks enjoys riding in the BOB almost as much as his sister does!
After dinner with the Camps and Yuans.
L to R: Kristen and Blair, me, Annabelle and Erica
And the boys...
L to R: Jon and Brooks, Brandon and Halle (not a boy), and Bennett and Chris
On Thursday, Jon slept in a bit so I could get in a nice, long run! It was perfect! Then we relaxed by the condo pool for a little bit. Eventually, Jon made his way to the conference, so Brooks and I headed up to the resort pool to see our friends. After Jon finished at the conference for the day, we went to Chick Fil A for a little late lunch! My mouth is watering just thinking about it! :) Then we headed back to the pool to enjoy the perfect weather. For dinner, we went to Brett's, but it got a little late, so I was a little stressed about getting Brooks to bed. It all worked out, though, so I panicked for no reason, as usual!
Relaxing by the pool.
Jon and Brooks at Chick Fil A.
Friday was another perfect day! Jon had to present at the conference, so Brooks and I were on our own for the morning. We were able to go for a run on the beach with Anne, and Mel, and their babes! Then we walked down to the shops, where we picked up a little breakfast at the market. After that, we cleaned up a bit and headed to the pool for the entire afternoon! Jon joined us out there after he was all done, and we just enjoyed the sun and warmth. That evening we had a babysitter lined up with the Kalisvaarts. So we were able to enjoy some adult only time with a big group at 29 South again! It was so delish that we went there twice! :)
Morning run on the beach with the BOB Brigade!
L to R: Mel with Cora, Anne with Graham, and me with Brooks
It's a tough life!
At the pool with the BOB Brigade!
Out to dinner at 29 South!
The girls in our dinner group.
Top L to R: Danielle, me, Maggie, and Liz
Bottom L to R: Anne and Mel
Sadly, our last full day in Florida was a cold one. It was rainy and about 50 degrees. So much too cool to do our usual swimming and playing. I actually had to drive up to the resort (because of the pouring rain) to have breakfast with Mel. Later on, Jon and I had lunch at a Mexican place in town called Pablo's with the Schochs. Jon had been craving Mexican the entire trip, and it really hit the spot! We spent most of the rest of the day just hanging out in the condo, though we were able to squeeze in a little walk after it cleared up in the evening.
Hanging with the fam!
We left on Sunday morning, but before we headed out I was able to watch the sunrise from the balcony! Just beautiful!
You may be wondering where Kylie was during our trip. She spent Tuesday through Thursday at the Barlows. Ingrid watched her on Tuesday, and Kriss and Doug kept an eye on her on Wednesday and Thursday. Thursday evening she headed to Stewie to spend the rest of the time with my mom and dad. She had the time of her life! She played with her cousins, was spoiled rotten by her grandparents, and received some much needed undivided attention! We are so thankful that our parents were so willing to watch our little girl while we were away! We are so lucky!!!
Kylie having fun with Auntie Ings on Tuesday!
Playing with Espen!
Grandma Kriss took Kylie to the Giggle Factory in Hudson where she played in "tunnels."
Drawing with chalk.
Playing with cousin Emmit on Friday!
