June 30th began the St. Augustine vacation with the Harris family {Jon's parents, sister, and brother-in-law}. Jessica and Chip rode down with us as we formed our little caravan behind Jim and Nancy {I can't imagine what this trip will be like with kids some day... in the far, far future}. As many of you may know, this trip has been taking place a LONG time... even before Jon was born. It is like a 2nd home for the Harris family. I obviously haven't been going for quite as long. This was my 5th year tagging along. Over the years, it has become like a 2nd home to me, too.
Jon's family has stayed in the exact same condo at Ocean Gallery for the past 15 years! New owners purchased the condo and decided to not rent it out anymore during the week of July 4th. Jon's parents were able to find another condo for rent during that week which meant this year would be a whole new experience. Still at Ocean Gallery, and actually able to look directly across at the old condo. It was a little bitter sweet for every one I think. Over all, it was still an incredible beach vacation get-a-way. And of course, we'll be going back next year.
Below are pictures of the trip. Enjoy!
June 30, 2012: travel day. dinner at Salt Water Cowboys. lots and lots of giggles to end the night {thanks to Mr. Funny Man Jon}.
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| View from Salt Water Cowboys |
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| Chip and Jessica |
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| Nancy and Jim |
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| so of the decor. This reminded Jon and I of this: |
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| things got a little crazy when Nancy started requesting M&M shots ;) |
July 1, 2012: beach day. dinner at CAPS on the Water.
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| Ocean Gallery from the beach - our unit is top right corner. |
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| Jim and Nancy all ready for CAPS! |
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| Jessica and Chip! |
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| this was my "behind the scenes shot" |
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| CAPS sits on on this little canal waterway. They have a dock where people with boats can pull right up if they want to come for dinner. :) |
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| this is why I like CAPS. ;) |
July 2, 2012: Universal Islands of Adventure in Orlando! :) {this was a surprise from Jim and Nancy. They said they wanted to treat us to a day at one of the parks. We chose Islands of Adventure! It was lots of fun. A few bouts of motion sickness from a few, but overall a very enjoyable experience and highlight of the trip}.
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| no other than Dr. Seuss. :) |
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| Jon, the Lorax... who knew? |
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| on the Seuss train! |
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| Poseidon's Fury |
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| Stunt show |
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| Hogwarts |
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| this part of the park felt the most realistic. I loved all the buildings and castles! |
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| best ride; lots of motion sickness for most everyone |
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| waiting in line. poor Nancy had no idea she'd be so sick afterwards! |
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| Chip and Jess waiting in line |
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| my main man. :) |
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| so fun!
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| butter beer - soooo sweet! |
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| he's cute, isn't he? |
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| we got SOAKED! |
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| very fun ride |
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| gross Jon! |
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| w/ Popeye and Olive Oil. :) |
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| Jon was telling him that my name was Mary Jane |
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| all over! |
July 3, 2012: beach. shopping {one of my other favorite parts of the trip}. pizza. spoons. rummy.
July 4, 2012: independence day. full day at the condo. lots of beach time. BBQ dinner in.
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| a little JH photography action. ;) |
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| 2 sea turtle nests right on the beach! I would love to see this little cuties hatch and run for the ocean! |
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| sandy feet. my favorite. |
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| dune bunnies. haha. |
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| oh just an innocently competitive game of spoons; the other innocent game of Rummy came later |
July 5, 2012: beach. downtown walks on St. George Street. dinner at O.C. White's. frisbee. more rummy.
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| Jon ran for the ocean! |
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| my Baywatch babe. haha |
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| i really liked this {camo} hat on him. |
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| we bought a frisbee |
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| not a pro {at all} |
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| this is the {innocent} game of rummy. |
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| Nancy kept killing all of us and laughing the whole time. |
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| uncontrollable laughter |
July 6, 2012: more beach. dinner at Creekside {probably my absolute favorite}. the pier {another favorite... even when it's under construction}. frozen yogurt treats.
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| ready to get my beach on |
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| so is Jon! |
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| Chip and Jessica walking |
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| Nancy on {yes you guessed it!} FACEBOOK. |
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| best one of them ;) |
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| guys, it's seriously the cutest place |
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| I loved this hutch! had to take a picture... haha |
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| this guy was WAY out... we didn't even know it was person until we zoomed the camera! |
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| And he fell. Good snapshot Jon. lol |
July 7, 2012: last little bit of sunrise {so great}. that bitter sweet feeling of going home.
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| dune bunnies! |
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| this little dune bunny was enjoying his breakfast and watching the sun rise :) |
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| in front of the "fireplace" |
1 comment:
Thanks for posting all the great pics and notes! Enjoyed catching up from a hotel room in Houston.
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