And we're Florida bound...... 1, 2, 3 Take Off! On March 14th, Avery and I embarked on our first plane adventure just the two of us from Ohare to Fort Myers - Daddy was meeting us on Wednesday for a shortened trip. Peanut was a perfect angel the whole day - Daddy helped us check in at curb side and then we breezed through security. Everyone loved you and your beautiful blue eyes. We cruised over to the gate and waited to board, once we got on the plane and sat down we quickly learned that the people sitting next to us know friends of Mommy and Daddy Mike and Blaire Hardy - what a small world. You were a doll, you played, flirted with flight attendants, took a nap, ate some lunch and played some more. Not to mention the amount of compliments you received all day.
Mommy and Avery on the plane
We landed at 5pm and Nana met us in baggage claim to help mommy carry all our stuff. Who knew you and I would have so many bags!! I guess I did but still. We headed to the house and got settled in, you played with Nana and Papa while Mommy unpacked and got everything organized. Nana is so prepared and she had an entire delivery made prior to our arrival with a highchair, activity center, walker, monitor and swim floaty. Mommy also planned ahead and had a diapers.com order delivered with diapers, baby food, wipes and formula.
Our first day we the biggest priority was getting into the pool, as always you loved being in the water and adored your ladybug floaty. You kicked and splashed and floated around the pool perfectly content.
Sporting your stylish shades
Nana, Papa, Mommy and Avery set out for some dinner to San Bucco Bistro on Sunday night. We made sure to go early enough so you were still in a great mood - the good thing about Florida is that being an hour ahead of Chicago makes going out to dinner a little bit easier. Dinner was delicious and you were perfect! Papa decided to give you the wine cork which you LOVED and played with quietly for a good 20 minutes.
First time in a highchair
playing before bedtime
The weather was perfect for our entire visit. Nana really wanted to get you a walker so that you could get your little legs moving. Unfortunately your legs were a little to little and you couldn't quite reach the ground. Your tippy toes hit and you did move - I'm sure in a month you'll have no problem.
Enjoying the nice weather
Mommy and Abby
Abby playing catch
Tuesday Papa left for Ocala to go to a horse sale so it was just the girls. Nana, Mommy and Avery went to the Trionon Bar and Grill. You are so great when we are out to eat, I think the noise and new surroundings really keeps you occupied and content. At dinner you were very chatty and had so much fun dropping all your toys on the floor for mommy to pick up.
Sunbathing on the couch
Bathtime
Abby chasing lizards
More swim time
You loved your swim hat
Papa got home on Wednesday afternoon just in time to play with you before dinner. Daddy was arriving late that night and we couldn't wait for him to get here!
goofing around with Papa
Daddy feeding you breakfast
You were so excited to see Daddy since we left on Saturday it was a few extra days without your Daddy that week, all you wanted to do was play in the water.
Swimming with Daddy
Family time
Nana, Avery and Papa before your nap
After your nap you showed us that you are thinking about crawling, you bounce back and forth on your hands and knees but that belly just keeps getting in your way.
pushing up on your hands and knees in the pack and play
Thursday night we headed to Coconut Jacks - we had tried going back in January but the wait was too long and we didn't want to push it with you. This time we went earlier enough and got a great table outside. The food was great and you had a ball.
Nana, Daddy, Mommy, Avery, Papa at dinner
Avery, Mommy and Papa - blue eyes all around
Playing with your crabby at dinner
Always enteretained
After dinner we stopped at the promenade in Bonita Bay and got Gelato and listened to live music before heading home.
Sitting with Daddy in the grass
Friday morning keeping you entertained before your naptime
Friday we decided to have a family day in downtown Naples - we headed in for lunch and then some shopping while we were there.
In the car headed to downtown Naples
Lunch at La Bazenne on Fifth Avenue.
Mommy had quiche and salad and Daddy had a big bowl of muscles - it was delicious.
Saturday morning Papa, Daddy, Mommy and Peanut headed to the Bonita Bay farmer's market. We got lots of fresh fruit and veggies and Papa picked up some yummy crab cakes for the two of them since they were babysitting you that night. During the day Papa rented a boat for all of us, Captain Ed's which cruised through all the rivers and then out to the golf. You loved being on the boat and feeling the breeze.
Daddy and Peanut
The motion of the ocean put you right out and you napped for a good hour while we cruised around.
sleeping in the shade of the boat
A pretty crane
Daddy and Mommy
Mommy and Daddy had a date night at Bay Side restaurant and Nana and Papa babysat while we went out. Before dinner Nana played the piano for you and you had so much fun dancing on the piano.
Home sweet home - we made it back to chilly Chicago
