Ft Caro, Jax Beach and Fishing

    Just the other day I was all "yeah I am definitely getting my Disney on!" Well that was certainly not on the agenda this weekend. Not to harp, but I have had some kind of crazy back pain. Last week was the first time I had experienced it, and I am pretty sure it was from sleeping in a strange position? But usually it will go away after a moment or so, but instead it lasted all day! Flash forward to this week: same scenario. But this time I made matters worst at work when I accidentally put pressure on it and strained it. So blah blah, lots of pain, weekend plans were altered. 

    Since I didn't feel like driving all through Orlando, we slept in until 10 o'clock Saturday. My man reminded me why I love him when he said, "let's get IHOP!" So away we left. After IHOP, when I got my typical Bacon Temptation omelet, we decided that it was a beautiful day for exploring.

    We decided to visit Fort Caroline, the French fort founded in 1560's, I think. We scrounge around there for a bit, walking around the tiny fort, walked on a sick to see ajelly fish in the ocean and I photographed my boy. Fun fact- this was where Graham tricked me into thinking we were going the night we got engaged. (We didn't.) 

    Shortly afterward, we dropped by a little spot nearby called Ribault's Lookout, or something fairly similar. I almost went crazy seeing these gorgeous trees! So Savannah-esque. 

     On the opposite side was a view of the ocean, a small jutted peninsula and a few huge three story beach houses.

    After searching a bit, we finally stopped at the beach! I have had a huge craving to go to the ocean lately. We didn't have swimsuits it towels. It was so sweet, we just layed on the beach and just rested. The beach can do wonders for you! 

    And just as a thought, there are so many different types of people that a vacation there! We ran across a few drunks, fun families and a lady who walked her psychotic, snarling dog up and down about six times. An intense melting pot. Blah, blah. We also dropped by Copeland's, a New Orleans style restaurant here in Jacksonville. Graham and I were not fans! We called it a night at about 8 o'clock and actually fell asleep at 12 :)

    Sunday was another super relaxing day. We woke up early, walked to the park and swung as I spilled a few stories I had never shared. We shared a lunch and made it to church. 

    The two of us both had to teach, albeit I teach every week. My lesson was over "I Am Thankful for Fish." Before you scoff, remember that this is directed towards 3 year olds! We discussed Jonah and the Whale and the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000. But I could hardly wait until our activity! The girls each had a pole and had to sit in the chair to go 'fishing.' 

    Eek, they loved it and wanted to do it for the remainder of our time! So we did spend a good bit of time fishing :) I seriously love my calling, it is so much fun teaching these munchkins. And just as a sidenote, these kids will spill anything they know- I love it and they're hilarious.

    Afterwards we spent time with Mom and Pop Alexander. 

    

    Our weekend overall was so nice. We relaxed, have fun and that's all I can ask for ;)