Bradenton Baby Shower and mini Babymoon

We recently took a trip Bradenton to attend a baby shower hosted by my aunt and cousin.  I had so much fun spending time with my home town friends and family.  We received such thoughtful and generous gifts.  Harleigh is one very lucky little girl.  She has so many people that love her already!

While I was at the baby shower, Jim traveled across the state to Hobe Sound to pick up our new boat.  It is a 1988 Seacraft lovingly called the Miss MAK :o)

With my due date approaching, we decided to take a few extra days off and enjoy some time together before Miss Harleigh arrives.  We stayed at a boutique hotel in downtown Sarasota called Hotel Ranola.  This place was really amazing.  It is an old (early 1900's) apartment building that has been renovated into 9 hotel rooms.  The owners, a husband and wife, were so welcoming and wonderful!

While in Sarasota, we visited the Siesta Key beaches, Mote Marine Aquarium, many many Cuban resturants, wandered downtown, and drank lots of cafe con leches!  It was a perfect weekend!