Back from the Beach

It feels like I have been gone forever (a little taste of things to come for us)...but it was only a week. It is amazing how a week in one spot away from the daily grind of life can recharge you and relax you. We definitely feel relaxed but still I am not ready for my 6am wake up time in the morning. I only have 1.5 months left of teaching and I am trying to not wish the days away too fast...but it is a challenge. There is so much to do to prepare for our move to Malawi that I often feel frustrated that my time and attention needs to be on something different. I have to remind myself that it will all work out soon enough.

So...back to our vacation. We headed down to St. Augustine Beach, FL last Saturday (before Easter) with our friends, Zach and Jami. We got down there and relaxed, went to eat and roamed around the old (VERY OLD) town of St. Augustine.

The first night we walked around the old Fort in St. Augustine. This is us being crazy in front of the huge lights that shine on the old wall.

Easter Sunday was amazing, though I felt a little strange that I didn't go to church on Easter anywhere...I did listen to a podcast sermon while I went for a morning run on the beach. I totally loved my time alone with God and my thoughts as I jogged on the beach (very aware of my panting breath), watching the waves crash in rhythm and admiring His beauty of creation. It was an Easter morning that I won't forget.
St. Augustine beach with the old Lighthouse in the background....so pretty! The weather was awesome.

This pelican was showing off for the camera...literally. We were walking the pier and he landed just a few feet away.

Tuesday ended up being a very rainy and stormy day. Thankfully it cleared up in the evening for the guys to take the girls on a carriage ride around the historic town. Our driver/historian told us all about St. Augustine's deep history. We love stuff like this.

Zach and Jami left on Wednesday leaving Daniel and I to enjoy the rest of our week together, hanging out, talking, reading, dreaming, being quiet and enjoying each other. We needed it.

My Grandma drove an hour from Orlando to visit with us and tour the World Golf Hall of Fame. It was pretty impressive.

Daniel taking a pic with the Accenture trophy...aka "World Golf Championship" trophy. Daniel used to work for Accenture up until a few years ago.
After Grandma left us we headed to have dinner with our dear Jacksonville friends, the Baughman's and Bunso's. We always meet up with them when they are in town or when we pass through Jax. It was a great time.

Baughman and Bunso kids at Barbara Jean's on the intercoastal. YUM!
The weather throughout the week was great...one day was really stormy and the last day (Friday) was very windy! But we couldn't refuse a final walk on the beach.

Daniel catching me jumping on the beach.

Daniel on our windy walk...there was so much sea foam, it looked like snow blowing in the wind.