Okay, so probably not what most parents do, but when you've got an adult son and his wife who are willing to play "mom and dad" for an extended weekend, THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT WE DID!! I've been participating in a year-long leadership training endevor, one that has taken me on many trips away from home on about a monthly basis. It just so happened that for the March session, those travels took me directly across the state to St Pete. And the best part, we were able to sync it up with the kids spring break and get Chad some vacation time so he could tag along with me!
So, last weekend we departed Jacksonville, Fl on Saturday morning at the crack of dawn, and arrived in St Pete, Fl in time for breakfast at a local Cracker Barrell :). We then headed to our hotel to check in, change and make a beeline for the beach! The weather was simply gorgeous! After about 4 hours at Anna Maria Island (and a slight sunburn later), we joined one of my co-workers for a sunset dinner cruise into the Gulf of Mexico. Sunday was truly a day of pampering... we spent the morning at the hotel spa getting massages, facials, and manicures/pedicures. Then, yet again, headed out to soak up the sun at the hotel pool.
The week-days (Mon & Tues) were "work" days for me. That didn't stop Chad from enjoying the hotel amenities, and ofcourse we were able to spend our evenings together having great dinners at some local restaraunts. We departed on Wednesday afternoon... and actually felt like we were ready to get home to our kiddos and our own beds. It was a really fun few days to spend together in what felt and looked like paradise :)!! See pics below...
The view of the marina right outside of our hotel 
Chad and I on the Sunset Dinner Cruise 
The most beautiful sunset -- Gulf of Mexico, view from the boat
2 comments:
At least you did't drop them off in Atl.
Just kidding. Dad
Really funny dad, really funny :)
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