After a quick breakfast at the hotel, we packed up our things and made our way over to Sanibel Island to see our beloved Mainers, the Cartwright/Curtin family! We said our hellos, enjoyed some long-awaited hugs, and suited and slathered up to take a walk on the beach. It was a gorgeous day!
Baylor got to see the ocean for the first time in a while and he was definitely intrigued. (Yes, I know it is the Gulf of Mexico, but isn't it still part of the Atlantic Ocean? Whatever ...)
This was also the beginning of one long conversation Baylor would have with anyone who would listen/was in a confined area with him. It's amazing how much my little man can gab! He ALWAYS has something to say!
After getting a look at the lighthouse we turned back.
Mollie went off to walk with some other family members and I got to chat with Baylor.
And then he got tired. (Oh, and it's right about here that I got a lovely sunburn on my back. Thirty years-old and you'd think I'd have enough sense to ask for help when applying sunscreen!)
Of course, he perked up a bit when we passed by the pool and was revived enough to enjoy a quick dip before lunch.
It was so nice to see Laura, albeit for a very short time, and we're now greatly anticipating seeing her over the Christmas holidays. It was also nice to see Aunt Cynthia, Uncle Andy, and Delaney as well, though we got to enjoy their company a few more times during our Florida stay.
After our visit, we split up. Mom and Christine headed off to do the grocery shopping, and the rest of us made our way to the condo to check in and settle in as much as possible.
Mollie, for her part, got all sorts of dolled up in Florida gear.
Let's give smiling a try, shall we?
There ya go!
The first day is always a bit much - the unpacking, the figuring out where everyone (namely Baylor) is going to sleep, the upset of schedules - but we made it through quite smoothly. I know I'm biased, but the kids were absolute champs and I can't imagine having any other little travel companions!
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