Lauren and I left on Thursday March 4 and headed 2 hours east to St. George Island for a Baby Club weekend and Chili Cook-off! Eric stayed behind one extra day to work (thanks, Eric) and joined us on Friday night. We were so excited to explore a new place and we were not disappointed. This quaint island town has breathtaking sunsets, "old Florida" squeaky, silty beaches, tons of whole shells and beautiful water. And it's only a 15 drive over the bridge to my favorite oyster town, Apalachacola! 
We were with Bailey, Anna and their parents and Lauren really loves being with these girls. Vivian and her mom and dad came Friday night for a short stay, too. These girls were so sweet the entire weekend and we all simply enjoyed relaxing with our girls inside the house and on the beach. 
It was a bit chilly with wind, but the sun was shining the entire weekend. 
Anna and Lauren on the beach. I wasn't sure how Lauren would react to the sand. Daphne, all I could picture was Evan's reaction at Rosemary Beach--total disgust and fear! Well, she was very curious of it but didn't seem to mind it on her hands and feet--or mouth! A little sand in the mouth (sans dog poop/hand-foot-mouth disease) never hurt anyone, right? :-) 
"Oh, glorious day here at St. George Island!"
The 7/7.5 house we stayed at. 
Good morning, everyone!
Not a bad view, huh? Lauren is now eating 2 jars of baby food for both lunch and dinner with a 3rd occasional jar if she still seems hungry, especially if it's Gerber Yogurt. She LOVES yogurt!
Eric cooking bacon with a lovely view of the Gulf of Mexico.
Bailey and Daddy
I'm having so much fun, Mommy! The house was awesome with plenty of space for everyone to spread out and relax.
Playing Catch Phrase with part of our group.
The real reason that all of us traveled to the island was to support Holly and Wanda with their Chili at the annual Chili Cook-off! Congrats to both girls! Holly placed 10th and Wanda placed 2nd out of 75 entries!!!
Walking around and enjoying the festival!
Our view from the 3rd floor balcony. Eric and Lauren took at walk on the beach while a few people played a game of horse shoes.
Beautiful sunset
"Aren't you glad our mommies and daddies brought us here, Bailey? Where are they going to take us next? We should think about The Cove for our 2nd birthdays! Woop-Woop!"
On Sunday, we 3 had lunch at The Owl in Apalachacola and walked around a little bit. Old Florida is such a nice way to spend a weekend. Full of relaxing, visiting, playing and mostly doing nothing except being with each other.
Eric cooking bacon with a lovely view of the Gulf of Mexico.
Bailey and Daddy
I'm having so much fun, Mommy! The house was awesome with plenty of space for everyone to spread out and relax.
Playing Catch Phrase with part of our group. 
The real reason that all of us traveled to the island was to support Holly and Wanda with their Chili at the annual Chili Cook-off! Congrats to both girls! Holly placed 10th and Wanda placed 2nd out of 75 entries!!! 
Walking around and enjoying the festival!
Our view from the 3rd floor balcony. Eric and Lauren took at walk on the beach while a few people played a game of horse shoes.
Beautiful sunset
"Aren't you glad our mommies and daddies brought us here, Bailey? Where are they going to take us next? We should think about The Cove for our 2nd birthdays! Woop-Woop!"
On Sunday, we 3 had lunch at The Owl in Apalachacola and walked around a little bit. Old Florida is such a nice way to spend a weekend. Full of relaxing, visiting, playing and mostly doing nothing except being with each other. Thank you, Melzers, for planning a glorious weekend with beautiful weather and fun times! Can't wait until next year!
Guess what!! Lauren will be staying at her house next weekend...shocking, I know!
Looks like you had a blast! Gorgeous house and great view! I took Taylor to the beach when she was 8 or 9 months old she HATED it. I was so disappointed, my little princess hated being dirty, she's a pool girl. Now my boys on the other hand love the beach!
ReplyDeleteWow, Lauren...we are so happy to see you already have so many good girlfriends to go on weekends getaways with! I've always wanted to go to St. George's Island. It looks like my type of place...quiet and all beach. I totally pictured myself their with Eric cooking the bacon, as he always does! yum, yum.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a great time. I can't wait to take the girls to the Florida beaches for the first time!
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