Lampoon Vacation part 2

Our last day on Jekyll Island, Perrin and I went back to the pool for one last swim in the morning. He swam out into the deep end at 6 feet by himself and even went under the water several times. His new friends joined him and they had a good time playing together. Mom and dad came back from the Trash the Dress shoot so it was time to go in and leave the hotel.Onto Savanannah we went and decided to take RT 17 there. This road reminded me of the movie Cars where Radiator Springs was abandoned. We seen so many places boarded up and not sure if it was because of I 95 or the economy. However, Melody seen a sign for the Smallest Church in America and we turned around to check it out. This was an awesome sight to see. The church had everything inside including stained glass windows imported from England many years ago. The door was left open for anyone to come in anytime day or night. You could probably get 13 people in there if you didnt breathe ! Mike gave his sermon on Fire and Brimstone at the pulpit while Perrin sat in the pew and listened. We also found a cache here which just added to our enjoyment among the huge trees surrounding the place.
On the road into Savannah, Mike once again found himself driving on MLK Blvd. I wonder why they only have this road name on the ghetto side of towns ! We soon found our hotel at the Best Western, but had to wait til 4 to check in. So off we went to see some of the architecture of this old city. We stopped the car at Forsthe Park and made our way to the Williams -Mercer House which was the home in Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil where Jim Williams lived. We just took some pics there but while outside I was trying to picture the people who would come for his great parties each year and wondering about the deaths that occurred in this house. If you dont already know it, Savannah is one of the most haunted cities in the US and also has more voodoo practices than even New Orleans. We went on to walk in the park wher the kids were jumping in the fountain that clearly stated noone was to be in the fountain LOL. It was a pretty park with people doing all sorts of things from music to photography and weddings.
We got in the car to search for Bonaventure Cemetary which was also in Midnight in the Garden movie. The Bird Girl Statue has been removed to the Telfair Museum now as it was too popular amongst the tourists and vandals. Anyways it was a beautiful cemetary and just what you would picture for a creepy place to rest. I was only disappointed that there were not more monument type statues that our Hollywood cemetary has spoiled me on. I did find a few that were amusing though. I also took a picture of a huge hornet nest in one of the tree limbs we drove under.
The last cool thing we did was go to The Crab Shack on Tybee Island for dinner. Next to South of the Border this had to be one of the tackiest but fun places to be at. No airconditioning, no marked parking which we drove around for half hour trying to get a park spot. Lot of tacky displays and photo ops for tourists and best of all - an alligator lagoon before you enter the restaurant. Lots of gators in there and you could legally feed them which Perrin, Melody and I did. However, if you are coming for the food, then look elsewhere as some was good but mostly it was just passing taste. Then again maybe it was just the season but people were piling in there like it was the best place ever !! I would go back just for the atmosphere and entertainment !
Back to the hotel, Mike went in search of ice cream on Savannahs streets. He came back with an almond lemon pie that was sooooooooooooo good and chocolate cake that was "decadent". I use that word just for Melody and MIke since they seem to like that word for some reason LOL
Home in the morning, Perrin woke up and said the frogs made soup outside and indeed you could not see the bridge not far from our door. We left Savannah behind and headed home to much cooler temps and much better beds !
Another adventure awaits Honeybunny and me soon with the main Bunny of the Year. Til then peace out !

Our Version of National Lampoon Vacation

So we were up at 3AM Thursday morning and hit the road on our way to Jekyll Island Georgia. Us "Kids" were in the back seat while Mike drove us along in the dark. We came to South of the Border a few hours later so Perrins imaginary friend Poco could visit his dad Pedro. We always seem to find some tourist attractions along the way and this is about as big and tacky as it gets, but always fun to stop here. Melody won the See the Hat this time in a game she and Mike have played for years. It always seems to take forever to get where you are going and this time it wasnt so bad, even though it was long.
We soon arrived in Georgia where Perrin had his picture taken with the Georgia Peach sign. The rest area was really nice with lots of information we needed for planning our time on Jekyll. Soon after we came to the island and it was beautiful. Our hotel, The Beachview Club, was very nice and only a few steps from the pool and beach. Mike and Melody had to go meet the future bride and also check out some spots for pictures for the wedding. So Perrin and I hit the beach. This was really all my little honeybunny wanted to do anyways. He loves the water and dreams of living at a beach.
We played on the beach and I was so surprised how warm the water was at this time of year. Thinking I was only going to wander the beach I wore jeans which ended up getting rolled up so we could jump waves together in the ocean. We were disappointed that there were not any shells other than some small ones on beach. After hearing that you could only have so many, we thought we would find something to bring home. We did find a lot of sponge type stuff like coral shape on beach though which was interesting to look at.
The next day, Mike, Perrin and I went exploring for a few hours. We went to Driftwood Beach which was just awesome. I have never seen one like this before and was not disappointed at all. After that we headed to some ruins at the Horton House and visited an old cemetary across the street. Finally we left to go to the 4H Tidewater Nature Center. We had fun in there looking at turtles, a couple small alligators, touching some horsecrabs and starfish. I really liked how they decorated the inside for the display areas. Very different and artsy. We found a cache here so now we have one for Georgia. Perrin and Mike also stood under the Sharkgate for a picture here. We traveled up the island a bit and stopped at the Georgia Turtle Hospital and got to see some huge Loggerhead turtles. Perrin also learned how they lay eggs which he was imitating later that night.
After getting lunch, Mike went to get dressed for the wedding and Perrin and I headed to his dream of getting in the pool. I havent been in a bathing suit since 1993 so this was an experience LOL. But my honeybunny told me I looked great LOL which wasnt exactly right but he so wanted to go to the pool. In the water he went yelling cannonball. He has no fear of how deep the water is and he also has to speak to everyone. So many people were impressed with honeybunnys manners and came up to tell me. We played in the water and met a lot of people while he had the most wonderful time. It was too bad I had to ruin it for him having him get out of the water after 5 hours. but we looked like prunes, actually worse than that. I just broke his heart and felt so bad for him. But after mom and dad came back and mentioned where the ice cream place was, he cheered up. We rode to the DQ and he ordered his red ice cream with sprinkles on it. The girls in there were so very nice to us and giving him special treatment. I guess it was his big blue eyes and the grown up way he spoke to them. While waiting for his order, he then started a conversation with a big family sitting near us and told them his Nana broke his heart and that I was a kid and he was the adult. LOL they loved that !
We soon left to go back to our hotel, but got lost on a circle trip back to the hotel. Only Nana can do that ! But we got to see the beach at night and also seen a black American Mink up close that was fun to see. Tomorrow Our trip to Savannah !

What a team ! VCU you were great !

I dont normally watch basketball much less college sports, but I tuned in anyways for the Sweet 16 to watch VCU and their Cinderella story. What a heart stopping game for me and how sweet they made it to the Final Four. I loved it and was so sad they didnt get to continue their dream to the Final game tonight. But they did it with style and respect which is how you should all play any game and they deserve a heros welcome home. Coach Shaka is awesome and I can only wish him the best in his future along with my congradulations on his future child and my heartfelt condolences on the passing of his granddad.
I saved articles from the news and Honeybunny and I tried to make a collage out of them but we had too many for the little space on the wall we had. But you will get the message - We love the Rams ! and how sweet my little honeybunny is singing black and yellow around the house when he sees a basketball. Maybe in the future he will follow in dad and moms footsteps and be an alumni of VCU ! GO RAMS !

Zoo Bird Picture

I missed posting this pic of our trip to the zoo with Perrin and the birds. So here it is !

Trip to the Zoo

Perrin and his friends went to the zoo in Richmond this week and Mom and I tagged along. We had a great time listening to him imitate the monkeys when we first arrived on a cool spring morning. My grandson has no fear of any thing anymore. He went right up to the giraffes and couldnt wait to feed them while they licked his hands with their long black tongues. One of his favorite things to do there was to chase the poor peacocks around. He thought it was Keven from the movie UP and also he said it was his moms favorite cuz she has one on her back (tattoo that is )
His other favorite thing was feeding the little budgie birds who just flew all over him as you can see in the pictures. My daughter came up with the idea to photograph the kids in there with the birds and got some sweet pics of them with the birds landing on their hands. aww to be a 4 year old again !
My favorite was the orangutan. He came to the edge and smiled at us and blew kisses to me while we watched him. They seem to be such sweet animals.
We are so glad Perrin is with Ms Karen and Ms Nora again as our little boy is so much happier now than he was at the school he went to. Blessings come in unusual ways sometimes and she is one of ours.
Next week - our trip to Jekyll Island !!!! and warm weather woo hoo !
and of course Go VCU this weekend ! Our best wishes to the whole team !