Vacation

We had the best vacation at the beach last week.  John and I spent 8 days down in Seagrove and had gorgeous weather.  It rained one day, but it was actually a nice break from the sun.  We were able to eat at some of our favorite restaurants too: Red Bar, Old Florida Fish House, Back Porch, and Cafe Thirty-A.  My mom had also given me a great, Paula Dean recipe for a low-country boil. So, we did that one night and it turned out great! I would highly recommend it for the beach or even just at home. Needless to say, we ate very well. :) We also had a wonderful time reading for hours on the beach, taking naps, walking on the beach or through the towns on 30A, and biking in Seaside and Watercolor.  

On the day it rained, we took a trip to the outlets in Destin.  Someone told me there was a good maternity store there and you could get the clothes for really discounted prices.  Well, sure enough we did find the store and it was one the most strange and hilarious experiences ever.  I had never walked a foot into a maternity anything and knew nothing of how to tell if these clothes will fit when I actually need to wear them.  Well, if you were like me, do not worry anymore.  The stores have it all figured out for you!  I grab some tops and and a couple dresses and take them to the dressing room to try on.  I do not know how I was expecting to see if these fit since I do not have a baby bump yet, but I go back there anyway.  As I walk in the room, I notice this round pillow shape object hanging from the side of the wall.  As I get a closer look I see the strap is velcro.  Surely this is not what I think it is and I am about to have to try on this pretend baby belly! If you need a mental picture, remember Full House (yes, the TV show) when Becky makes Uncle Jesse where a belly to try to understand what Becky is carrying everyday for 9 months - that is precisely what is in the dressing room.  Regardless of how ridiculous I felt, it was very practical and helpful.  I would have been clueless otherwise! So, with the help of the belly, it was a successful trip.

Here are a few pictures from our trip.  Sadly, I did not have a camera in the maternity store.  

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On the way home from the beach Saturday we stopped in Auburn for Matt's graduation.  Matt went to Vanderbilt undergrad, but has also always wanted an Auburn degree.  Over the last two years he has been in Auburn's cross-country executive MBA program.  We had a fun time getting to celebrate his graduation and Mother's day with my mom a day early.

We also got to be with the English's as Lindsey was graduating Saturday as well.  The English's have always been like a second family to me and Lindsey and Anna like little sisters.

After a long day of driving and then stopping in Auburn, we got back to Atlanta pretty late Saturday night.  We quickly unpacked John's things and repacked them as he left Sunday morning for Philadelphia.  Monday was his first day of work at Johnson & Johnson.  He is loving it so far.  More updates to come on that later!