Sea, Sand, and Selves

Naples, Florida. Best vacation ever! Naples is located at the very southern tip of Florida so the beaches and water are currently untouched by the oil spill. It was absolutley gorgeous. Summer is actually OFF season in Florida so our hotel and beach area were just about empty. The snowbirds will not arrive until October-March so Jared and I felt like we were in paradise all by ourselves. It was heaven.

Being pregnant I was going for RELAXATION... and that's exactly what we got. Jared played golf as I soaked up some Florida C's in the ole golf cart, we went deep sea fishing, couples massage, lil' room service...

we were natural beachbums, pool side experts, and had the best ocean-sunset view in the world each evening--- right in the comfort of our own hotel room. OH, it was nice! And from our 10th floor balcony the waves could be heard loud and clear. Who needs a radio/TV? (well Jared DID watch some golf on TV...)

The beach was pretty much empty and so it was almost impossible NOT to grab some chairs each day to enjoy the sound of rolling ocean waves. It rained everyday we were there but only for a bit-- and usually while we were on the beach. You would laugh to see how all the beach bums would RUN when it began to thunder and we'd be the only ones left on the beach.  No worries! Well, we were already wet!  What's to run from? We just didn't understand. We'd sit under our umbrealla and listen to the rain and thunder or just jump in the water and enjoy the passing storm in full capacity. Refreshing. See Jared below:

It took a day to get into our groove, but we finally rented a car and got a cooler to take to the beach. We pretty much conquered Naples.

And this was Baby P's  (Baby Percifull for those who may be a little slow) first trip to the ocean!

And Baby P sure made her/his presence known. 19 weeks in the womb on Saturday.

And my tummy has grown so fast in the last week or two.

So we had to make a MARK IN THE SAND for baby too!

Needless to say it was a trip much needed and we had a blast together. Jared could actually keep me entertained and happy in a dark black box with locks on it--- but on a beautiful beach all alone! There isn't enough time to talk of all the great times we had while in Florida. I love my JP so very much. I am so blessed. WE... are so blessed.