The Cape Escape

Click the image to see a brief slideshow of our trip with Papaw and YoNanaManaw to Aunt Mimi's and Uncle David's Florida home. It was a fantastic long weekend...I can almost taste the strawberry pie and freshly-picked grapefruit as I type this.

Not only did Mama and Daddy actually relax for several days in a row (no one could believe we showed up sans laptops), but Jack may have had some of the best play time in his life.

The boy lives to be outside. Instead of spending perhaps 3 to 5 percent of his day outside like he does here in Georgia (which is up from the 1 or 2 percent we could manage in the Tucson heat) he spent practically all of his awake time outside. He even got to enjoy some outdoor sleepy time, as shown by the pic of nap time in the hammock with YoNanaMamaw.

What a lot of adventures for the boy...he spent hours playing with grass, shells, rocks, woodchips, and pods from the mahogany tree. Of course, the pool was a big hit. And he got to 'drive' the boat. He even managed to make friends with his four-legged cousin, Bo D, whose excitement used to make him a little nervous.

Playtime in the pool showed us that Jack has absolutely no fear of the water. He just doesn't yet know that he can't breathe it. The next adventure...probably swim lessons.

Thanks Aunt Mimi, Uncle David, Papaw, and YoNanaMamaw for one of the best vacations ever!