July 13, 2006
We're having a wonderful time!
We are having a blast down here in Destin, Florida. Let me see if I can remember everything we've done!
One of the highlights of the trip has been outlet shopping, especially at the Carter's outlet store. We bought a good deal of Olivia's winter wardrobe. My mom bought a bunch of things for her too. I'll have to post pictures of some of the clothes later.
I visited the Magnolia & Ivy Tearoom and although it was beautiful and had nice gifts, I wasn't too impressed. It seemed really pretentious, decorated with Louis Vuitton bags, yet on their small a la cart menu of only 8 or so items, they were out of all 3 that I tried to order. They also forgot to put an item that I purchased in the bag, and debated with me when I called them later to ask about it. They ended up finding the item by their register when I called again later.
Last night, we ate at the most fabulous seafood restaurant ever. It was called The Crab Trap and our table overlooked the Gulf of Mexico. Olivia was so good (as always) and loved the sea breeze blowing on her face as we ate. The crabs were so fresh and yummy!
Today we went to the Tropical Smoothie Cafe . It reminded me so much of a place in Cape Town called Naturally Kauai, which I figured out we ate at exactly one year ago today! We also shopped and walked around. I bought 2 silver charms for my charm bracelet. I actuallY started a charm bracelet of things that remind me of Olivia. My mom bought me a small baby carriage charm with a small pink stone on it for Christmas, and I have a small silver locket with her picture, and today I bought a small, silver elephant to remind me of where she was conceived, and I also purchased a sand dollar charm for her first trip to the beach. I am obsessed with my daughter, can't you tell? :-)
We just finished swimming in the pool here at the house, and now James, Olivia and I are going out for crabs again!
Being here makes me sad that we don't go out more at home . . .
Posted by Hannah at July 13, 2006 08:08 PMThe pics are awesome! I just get email from Marianna she is preggy! You enjoy those crabs and know that your home here is safe and sound with B. He's loving all over your doggies!
Posted by: Rebecca at July 13, 2006 09:33 PMThe pictures are great, I love the pic with her daddy! Sounds like you's are having an awesome trip.
Sorry to hear about your toe, OUCH is all I can say about that! Glad you are having fun. :)
Posted by: Emmakirst at July 13, 2006 09:59 PM"Being here makes me sad that we don't go out more at home ."
I ALWAYS get that feeling when I'm away. ALWAYS!
I'm glad you're having such a wonderful trip.
Posted by: Laura at July 13, 2006 11:01 PMThat charm bracelet is a *terrific* idea! I might just start that one with our daughter! For Lucas, Jeff has been giving me aquamarine jewelry because that's his birthstone. I'm so glad that you're having a good time. Yay for the tearoom ~ sorry it wasn't stellar, though. :( I can just imagine your table, by the ocean. Sounds awesome! I love that picture of O. and James!
Posted by: Lisanne at July 14, 2006 08:38 AMOh, BTW ... my husband has a Tropical Smoothie Cafe on the first floor of his office building. I bet that it's not the same one, though!
Posted by: Lisanne at July 14, 2006 08:39 AMit sounds like you're having so much fun! i love the pics of olivia, especially the one of her and james. so cute!
Posted by: cady at July 14, 2006 08:45 AMI used to have a 'Kauai' nearly every day for lunch when I worked at a previous job in travel. It was a stressful job, so getting out to Kauai - and getting them to put 'boosters' of guarana etc in really helped me last out the rest of the day! It wasn't the Kauai at the waterfront since they're a franchise but they're all 99% the same.
Posted by: Valkyrie at July 14, 2006 09:18 AMGlad you are having a wonderful time!!
Posted by: Ani at July 14, 2006 10:04 AM