We are home and back to our regular schedules again. Matthew is smiling more and more each day. He coos and makes these funny little noises like he is trying to tell us something. Eric and Heather won't believe how much he's changed since they saw him last...when he was born. They arrive from Costa Rica tomorrow, I can't wait to see them. (even though it will be for a short time)

Amelia Island, Florida

Amelia Island was definitely our favorite spot. The quiet, slow paced, relaxed beach town has so much charm and quirkiness. It is just 20 minutes from Jacksonville, easy to get to, and a city not to miss. We can't wait to go back and explore more...

Welcome to Florida.

Another fine lunch while stopping at the Florida Visitors Center.

Matza and almond butter.

There was a wedding at our B&B, which included all
of the guests. Conveniently, it was during happy hour,
a daily ritual at the B&B.

Pelicans on the peer.

We took a harbor tour to learn more about the island.
Just across the water is Cumberland Island, known for it's wild horses.
We were lucky to spot some....

The locals call this house "The Gingerbread House."One of those quirky things you find while walking the neighborhood.

This was a bench in front of the Gingerbread House.

What fun we had on this segway tour through the
forest to the Kingsley Plantation.
Luckily we did not spot any of the rattlesnakes or bobcats which inhabit the forest.

A close up view of the tabby...a type of construction using the oyster shells.
The slave quarters at the Kingsley Plantation were made of these,
as well as many homes on Amelia Island.

Kingsley Plantation located on Fort George Island in Jacksonville, Florida.

Pelicans flying along the coast.

A windy day on the beach.

Cute little beach bird.

White white sand!!!

A carriage ride through the historic district.

Our B&B at night. I was looking for ghost orbs. There's a tiny one to the right of the top window. Amelia Island is known for it's many ghosts.

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Savannah, Georgia

Stopping at a roadside picnic area,
the geese were interested in our lunch.

The geese take a closer look, and see it's a Passover meal!!

Not too appetizing...cheese, egg, and a matza roll.
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Southern Charm is definately seen in Savannah.
Lots of oak trees, with draping moss.
We stayed in the Historic District and loved
seeing all the old buildings and their southern style.
The Savannah School of Art and Design is local, with
about 120 buildings scattered throughout the city.
As a result, lots of artsy kids, lots of art.
Too bad the rain limited me from taking too many pictures.

Congregation Mickve Israel is the third oldest synaogue in America.
It is also the only Gothic synagogue in America.
It houses the oldest Torah in American.

The inside of the synogogue.
You can't see it, but the sides are lined in stained glass pictures.

Our B&B.

Eddie doing his morning prayers in our room at the B&B.

Marietta, Georgia

Eddie and Molly, our niece.

My brother, Howard,
my nephew, Max,
and my sister in law, Lori.

Howard and I. Notice that I don't have on my glasses...trying out contacts.

In Texas, we have bluebonnets.
In Georgia, they have miles of these beautiful red flowers,
all along the highways.

Road Trip

Since this is my vacation from school,

eddie and I decided to take a road trip.
Here we go...flying into Birmingham and driving from there....
Here we are, at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, eating our Kosher Passover lunch.
What are we eating?
Matza meal rolls, egg whites, oranges, and an avocado.

Here we are, in Marietta, Georgia, at the Passover Seder.
We are staying at my brother, Howard and his family's house