Jekyll Island

My mom and I took the kids on a little trip to Jekyll Island over my Spring Break weekend.  It should have only taken us 5 hours to get there, but when we left on Saturday, it took a total of 7 hours!!  The first hour of our journey was just trying to get from our city to the next city south of us.  There was road construction on the main interstate, so we had to detour.  Everyone else had the same idea, so it took us 1 hour to get to the next city, when typically it takes 20 minutes.  Then, during the 2nd hour, we hit more Spring Break traffic just south of Atlanta where we were cruising at a nice 5mph!!  Thank goodness my mom was with me to hop in the backseat and feed Hannah and entertain both of them while being stuck in traffic!

So, around 4:30pm Saturday, we finally made it to our destination.  We checked into our hotel and went straight to eat at Fins on the Beach.  It was a neat little place located right on the beach.

Parker entertained himself while waiting for the food - hah!

While Hannah was all smiles with Grandma Henry!

Parker and I shared a fish dish called swai (pronounced sway).  It was a very light, white fish (like flounder) and some veggies.  It was pretty good and was cooked perfectly, because there was no fish smell and it didn't have a fishy-taste.

A little photo op outside Fins.

When we were leaving, this young couple pulled into the parking lot and their dog got out of the car with these shades on.  It was the most hilarious thing I've ever seen.  The glasses even had the strap on them that people wear so they don't fall off.  The dog was awesome and never once tried to get the glasses off!  Everyone was stopping and admiring the dog with the cool shades!

The next day, we went to the GA Sea Turtle Center.  This was a neat place and the folks there do great work.  They educate people on turtles and take care of and rehab injured sea turtles.  It was a small place, but great work is going on there!

Some of our rehab turtle friends.

Parker had a great time and enjoyed looking at all the turtles in the little pools.

When we were leaving the turtle center, we passed by the Horton House.  This was considered a plantation home back in 1736 - my how times have changed!

For lunch we ate at Sea Jay's - another neat restaurant on the island.  This fun place was located right beside a marina with some nice, big boats, and these big, beautiful oaks with the moss hanging on them.

While we were eating, there was a little squirrel that kept going around to all the tables outside looking for some scraps.  We didn't feed him, but some other folks did.

Outside Sea Jay's at the marina.  I think Hannah was fascinated by all the boats because we couldn't get her to look at the camera - hah!

After lunch, we came back to the hotel and both kiddos took a nap - even I got to take a nap!!  I haven't been able to do that in months - hah!!  Once everyone woke up, we got ready and headed to the beach.  In year's past, Parker has not been a fan of the beach, so I was eagerly hoping for a good outcome this year. 

The moment of truth . . .

Still not a fan, but at least I didn't have tears this time!

He still wasn't quite too sure of the water, but he did walk out with me and let the waves come over his feet. 

Parker was definitely content to stay on the sand and watch the waves come in - hah!

Miss Hannah's first experience with the beach went quite well - she just looked around and let me hold her!

Clapping for the waves, but at a distance - hah!

My little beach buddies!

After we hung out at the beach for about 20 minutes, we tried the kiddie pool. 

Well, I didn't have much luck here either.  Parker is still not a fan!  He was ok with it while standing, but once I sat him down, he didn't really like that too much.

Hannah took a little snooze, while I tried to help Parker get used to the pool.

Our last night in Jekyll, we ate dinner at Latitude 31, located right on the pier.  It was excellent food and the view was awesome.  Parker and I shared a seafood dish that was quite yummy. 

When we came out of the restaurant, there was a bar right on the pier with a live band, so we stayed for a few minutes listened to the music and danced a little.  We had a fun time!