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Bahamas Day 3

September 13, 2023

We woke up on Sunday and it was raining and a bit dreary. Robert and I got breakfast while the kids lounged in bed. I just couldn’t accept the fact that we traveled all the way to the Bahamas to see the turquoise water and snorkel and weren’t going to even get to go into the ocean! I started googling and found a boat tour company that would take us out that day! Hooray!! I had no idea what we were getting into and if it was a smart idea or if the ride was going to be miserable but…we had to give it a try.

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boat

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Captain Ryan with Bahama Boat Tours could not have been nicer and it turned into the very best excursion! All of the winds and rough waters were on the north side of the island. He kept us on the south side and it was totally fine!

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boat

He knew of a good place to snorkel so we all jumped in and saw lots of colorful fish in the reef!

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boat

boat

boat

boat

We then got back in the boat which Samantha could not get enough of! Living her best life for sure!

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boat

boat

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This cool kid was doing alright too…

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We then docked and walked up over his hill and weren’t quite sure what we were walking to…

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But then we saw this and knew it was going to be awesome!

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More to come tomorrow!

 

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Bahamas day 2

September 12, 2023

We woke up Saturday happy to be in the Bahamas! What were not happy about is the fact that our original boat charter had been cancelled due to windy conditions. We luckily found another one that said they could take us out that afternoon so we took our time getting breakfast…

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and then spent some time at the pool. The beach had red flags so we couldn’t even put our feet in the ocean. Not to worry, the awesome pool kept us plenty entertained!

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pool

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pool

Unfortunately, midday we got a call that our second boat had also been cancelled because of rough water conditions. Such a bummer. We made the most of it though. We did venture down to the water and barely got our feet in before being told to get out!

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water park

We then let the kids head into the water park for a while on their own…

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while Robert and I explored and hit up the casino!

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baha mar

Let’s just say we didn’t win big!

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We then met back up with the kids and they got a little treat!

ice cream

ice cream

We didn’t have dinner plans that night since we were supposed to be out on the boat, but Robert made a friend in the pool and we ended up getting their reservation to the fancy chinese restaurant, Shuang Ba, that they weren’t going to use. Before dinner pics…

baha mar

baha mar

baha mar

Doesn’t get better than this!

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baha mar

Shuang Ba was excellent and quite a dining adventure for the kids!

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They tried all kinds of new things – I was so proud of them! Maxwell got some lobster, everyone had potstickers and dumplings, and Robert even ordered the restaurant’s specialty – Peking Duck!

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Some were a little more excited about it than others…

duck

hahaha! Spencer ended up trying it and liking it! I even ate some of the duck and must admit that it was delicious! Overall it was an excellent meal that I’m glad we got to experience. After dinner we thought we’d make a quick bet on black…

black

No luck. But that’s ok, our day was lucky enough just being in the Bahamas!

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Bahamas

September 11, 2023

Over Labor Day weekend we took a little trip down to the Bahamas! So fun!! We drove over to Atlanta Thursday night after Maxwell’s football game and took a morning flight from Atlanta to Nassau. We were at the Rosewood in Baha Mar by lunchtime! Our room wasn’t ready yet so we starting exploring the massive Baha Mar resort…lots to see!

baha mar

baha mar

baha mar

When our rooms were ready we were pumped to see that they were just perfect!

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baha mar

baha mar

It didn’t take long to get our swimsuits on and hit up the water park! So may fun slides, a wave pool, and a lazy river!

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We then got all cleaned up for a fantastic dinner at Costa, the mexican restaurant at the Rosewood.

rosewood

rosewood

rosewood

We then spent some time just walking around the resort and even checked out the casino…

casino

rosewood

Silly Samantha!

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A great first day of our trip!

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Happy Labor Day

September 4, 2023

Hope you’re spending today doing some of your favorite things!

golf

We are!

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Birthday boy

September 1, 2023

We celebrated Maxwell last week and I think he had a great day!

His traditional birthday breakfast…

birthday

then off to school! It was a long day as usual with school followed by football. He didn’t get home until 6:15 but then we all made it up to a nice dinner at Bricktop’s where Maxwell had the lobster! yes sir!

 

Then it was time for cake and presents…

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cake

We got him some new golf clubs because he needed them…but I can’t say he was too excited about them. Don’t worry though – we had another surprise!

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cake

He, Robert, and Spencer are going to see Minkah Fitzpatrick with the Steelers play in October!! They’re all pretty pumped.

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Happy birthday to the best 13 year old I know!

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