I didn't really know what to expect when we rented our bikes, since I haven't been on one since I was a kid. However, it is like they say---it's like riding a bike. You seriously don't forget. It was a lot of fun even at 7 months pregnant. Nolan rode with daddy, and you have to be careful when getting off the bike because that 30 lb toddler will flip the bike. Nolan loved the ride, and even fell asleep! I couldn't believe it because he is not a big napper unless he's in his crib. We even got to ride on the beach which was super cool and a great way to experience it. I have to say that was my favorite part of the trip.
I also forgot to mention how great he was on the car ride both ways. We only stopped twice on the way down and once on the way back. He only napped an hour on the way and only 40 minutes on the way back so that wasn't much since it was a 6 hour drive one way. We shared lots of snacks, and a lot of the "Nolan do you see the truck or motorcycle?" game. I really couldn't have asked for a better trip in the car. I really didn't know what to expect since he hadn't been in the car for a long trip since Christmas.
On the last full day of our trip, we had dinner at the Ocean Course which is also where the PGA Tour Championship is going to be played this August. The course was gorgeous!
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| Nolan loved to watch the construction at the pool! |
To end the trip, Nolan and daddy surprised me with an early Mother's Day present--a pedi at the luxury spa at the Sanctuary Hotel. It was wonderful and just what I needed!
It was a wonderful time with my little family, and I can't believe we'll be adding another one in less than 12 weeks!
Ha! Nolan loved the construction at the pool! With all that scenery---those yellow and orange machines got him! :)
ReplyDeleteGlad y'all had a great car ride. That makes things so much better. It does look truly beautiful there! I want to go!
Sounds like you guys had a great time!!!
ReplyDeleteThat looks fantastic!!
ReplyDeleteNolan is way too cute! I'm itching to pinch him :)
ReplyDeleteYou are so cute with your bump. I hope you are feeling well.
ReplyDeleteA pedi is always a great way to end (or start) a vacation.
ReplyDeleteHoly cow you are getting close! That would be so fun to ride bikes on the beach. And good job dad on the mother's day present
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful trip!! The bike ride sounds like so much fun!
ReplyDeleteSo fun to ride the bikes on the beach!
ReplyDeleteYou guys look amazing in your family portrait! Yeah to a little mama pampering too!
Y'all are too cute! I am excited to go bike riding in Destin this summer! Glad you got a little pampering in and had easy drives!
ReplyDeleteGlad you all had such a good time! You look so good, Natalie! Hope these last weeks are special ones with Nolan, before you add Boy #2.
ReplyDeleteLove all of the pics! You really look so great! I can't believe less than 12 weeks until baby #2! Crazy! So glad you guys had a fab time!
ReplyDeleteThey look so cute on the bike! And what a great Mother's Day gift :) I'm glad you had a great vacation with your family of three! You look so awesome by the way, and you've definitely popped
ReplyDeleteOh my, those father/son bike photos are just too sweet! :) What a great vacation! You have inspired me to look at the Carolinas for our next vacay.
ReplyDeleteLess than 12 weeks! You've hardly got any time at all! Great pics - looks like everyone had a blast!
ReplyDeleteWhat sweet boys you have spoiling you on Mother's Day! Looks like a blast on the bikes...I've been wanting to get Meyer on one!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great trip!!! Love all of your pictures!!! You look so pretty!! Your belly is adorable!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures!
ReplyDeleteYou guys are such a good looking family! I'm so glad you had a blast :-)
ReplyDeletesounds like a wonderful trip. every year we say we're going to get bikes and ride along the ocean here. we keep putting it off for some reason. it's so going back on the list! You've re-inspired me!
ReplyDeletehon - I give you major, big time kudos and a high 5 WAY UP high for riding a bike while pregnant. I lost all sense of balance and coordination while pregnant - haha.
ReplyDeletewhat a gorgeous spot for a ride and bravo also to hubby and Nolan for mama's surprise pedi. well done boys!
I'm glad Nolan enjoyed the bike ride. We're wanting to take Donut but I'm nervous about how she'll react to it. Where'd you get his helmet? Did he keep it on ok?
ReplyDeleteWe were just at Kiawah a month ago. I loved it!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome vacation! You look so great btw!
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a fun time and had some special memories as a 3-some.
Woohoo! Kudos to you for getting on a bike when you're so pregnant. I'm not sure I could have kept my balance! :)
ReplyDeleteHow awesome is it that Nolan was such a good little tripper in the car?! Every once in a while we drive the four hours to my parents' house, and Cam isn't usually too bad, but he requires a LOT of entertainment! We often hook up the iPad to the back of the seat in front of him and play movies for him. He still doesn't like it.
Looks like such a great vacation. I love your bump-adorable!
ReplyDeleteLovely photos. Good times! You look so beautiful.
ReplyDeletelooks and sounds like a great time..good for all of you!!
ReplyDeleteI love those golf course shots!
ReplyDeleteAnd what a great Mother's Day surprise :)
I bet he could watch construction work for hours.
ReplyDeleteYAY!!! I'm glad y'all had such a great trip....riding bikes on the beach is SO fun!!! Those pics on the golf course are beautiful too!! I'm glad Nolan did so well in the car...high fives to the soon to be big brother:)
ReplyDeleteThat looks like it was such a fun trip.
ReplyDeleteAww what a fun trip for you guys!! And it's funny how much fun bike riding can be! I don't ride much either but when I ride my kids' bikes haha funny how I fit them, I think, wow bike riding is fun lol I'm a goof...
ReplyDeleteNolan looks so much like your hubs! and you are such a beautiful preggo!!!!
Glad to know you had a wonderful family time. Nolan is really cute.
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