Abbi doesn't want us to go ... Or maybe she wants to come with. Sorry, Sweetie, Mom and Dad don't need any distractions, even really cute, furry ones.
The first full day, it was pretty chilly, so we rented bikes and cycled around Robinson Nature Preserve, which was gorgeous -- we saw loads of tropical birds, a snake, mangroves, and lots of fish in the estuaries.
Here's me at our lunch spot on the waterfront.
The preserve also has a really cool lookout tower that affords a bird's-eye view of the bay. This is a photo taken from the top.
One of our favorite things about the Gulf is the beautiful sunset, so we made sure to watch every night. Our rental house was only 100 steps from the beach, which made it easy. We walked this little path to access the beach.
The second day was warmer, so we relaxed on the sand with a couple of books to read. We really had the best time. With all of our responsibilities far away in Orlando, we were free to focus on each other, which made our baby-making attempts frequent, natural and intimate. I wish we could go away every month during ovulation!
I have to admit, my hopes were pretty high that this break from the norm was all we needed. Not so. As we enter month eight of trying, it's hard to remain hopeful; clearly I'm no Fertile Myrtle. But it's still a blessing to be able to enjoy little trips like this and to spend time in the wonder of creation.