Neptune Goddess!

Last weekend, our family had a very special invite to spend the weekend with Ron & Debi Vanderbaan in Neptune Beach with Auntie Kevie & Uncle Larry. Their home is located a few blocks from the beach. The area offers an old world charm with eclectic beach style homes. Simply beautiful! Anyway, we loaded up the SUV that Thursday afternoon and Skyler got to enjoy her new "front facing" car seat during the 3 hour drive. For the first two hours she laughed and carried on a very gibberish conversation until she conked out while we were heading North on I-95!

We arrived safely around 10:30 that night to began our mini-vacation. Skyler's energy was quickly renewed as she ventured all over the two story home right after giving out kisses to her Auntie Kevie & Uncle Larry and Ron & Debi and their son, Dan.

Her sundress was perfect attire for the beach setting. I remember when Auntie Kevie and Cousin Jodi bought it at a unique boutique during their BFF trip to Savannah the weekend she was born. I unwrapped that gift on Skyler's one week birthday and commented how pretty it was, as I gazed at the tag size reading, "one year", never imaging how fast it would approach. My how time has flown!

Skyler loved the piano and just had to play us some music with the help from Aunite Kevie! Looks like she might have some hidden talents courtesy of Glammey. lol...

We spent Friday at the beach. Definitely a favorite for our little Sky. She honestly could stay hours playing in the white sand. She got to parade her new bathing suit from Cousin Jodi & Dustin all weekend! I hope you enjoy these beach photos.....Caution, all smiles ahead!

With Auntie Kevie & Debi. Notice the boys in the background under the umbrellas?

Tom & I took a stroll on the beach and found a quaint tiki bar for a cold beer. We returned about an hour later to find Skyler enjoying her Uncle Larry burying her mid waist in the sand.

After some time in the ocean and more fun in the sand, we packed up and called it a day. We were blessed with such perfect weather and fantastic company!

While the men went golfing Saturday morning, the girls relaxed over coffee. Skyler spent her morning with Buddy, the Beagle. The two hit it off perfectly! She just adores dogs.

That afternoon, Ron & Debi took us to their Golf Club where we enjoyed a day at the pool. Another fun day indeed. Skyler just can not get enough of water fun!

Tom, Ron & Uncle Larry NOT under an umbrella...lol!

We finally decided to wash off the sun tan lotion and hang up the bathing suits, so we could go out to dinner that Saturday night. It's always fun to dress up and Skyler is no exception to the rule! Auntie Cheryl bought her this adorable outfit at a children's boutique in Tennessee. Can't you just tell how proud and pretty she feels in it, especially posing at the stairs, before playing us all another piano tune?

We ate at Clark's Fish Camp and no, it's not owned by Auntie Kevie & Uncle Larry! It was a unique casual dining experience, maintaining that fish camp atmosphere with rustic surroundings. There was a menagerie of hundreds of preserved animals that gazed eerily at us during dinner. A tribute to the Taxidermist's artistry! Skyler's animal print outfit was the perfect wardrobe choice for the atmosphere!

Here are some pictures that surrounded our table during dinner. Quite amazing and you never viewed the same thing twice. Skyler was captivated until, of course, when the food arrived.

Please enjoy our "Pre" meal pictures......

Ron & Debi, our great Hosts'!

Dan & his girlfriend, Ashley.

Diva Skyler with her Girlfriends!

Remains of the Seafood Bake!

After our scrumptious meal, we walked around the restaurant and tried to burn off some calories outside, while enjoying the sunset!

A true Gator Fan!

It certainly was a wonderful 4 day trip and the Vanderbaan's sure made us feel like Royalty. We are all looking forward to reuniting over the Labor Day weekend at Lake Roy. Until then, kisses!