A couple weeks ago, Steven and I took a trip to the beach,
just the two of us. We had such a fun time when we did something like this last year that we just had to do it again. With the help of my parents watching the kids, we were able to have a wonderful, relaxing getaway for three days. Actually, it's one of our goals every year to take two or three short getaways as a couple, so that we can focus on strengthening our marriage, which we've heard is one of the best gifts we can give our sweet babies. So, again, thanks to my parents for helping make this possible. We are so blessed, and we know it. :)
We went down on Thursday afternoon and came back Sunday evening. Thursday and Friday were just fabulous. We ate, walked the beach, sat in our chairs and read on the beach for
hours... and, well, just had an awesome time. On Saturday after a run on the beach, Steven started to have acute ear pain that wouldn't stop. We ended up finding a doctor's office that had Saturday hours and we went in. After an hour and a half, we learned that Steven had an ear infection and needed antibiotics. (by then, we already knew it because the pain was so bad and wouldn't stop - he was in more pain than I've ever seen him in over the past 13 years.) Once we got the antibiotic filled, Steven took a heavy duty dose of pain medicine and was feeling much better once that kicked in. For those of you who remember my post on last year's beach trip, I'll say this - at least Steven brought his contacts this time. :)
During our time on the beach, we had the rare experience of an injured butterfly coming to us. As you can see, his wing is torn.
He stayed on Steven's hand until Steven placed him on a gardenia plant for his last few moments of life.
Here we are, having taken no other pictures of ourselves, on the last day as we were about to head home...
Another wonderful trip! Oh so thankful to have this time together. And to be
together...
