***Uncle Tom firing up the grill for fresh tuna steaks!***

Well they say to schedule a baby-moon, and take one last adventure as a couple before the baby arrives to completely change your life. I decided to take full advantage of this opportunity seeing as I was on leave of absence for the semester. Also, it was getting a little dreary being cooped up in snowy Pittsburgh, so I decided to meet my parents in the florida panhandle! At this point I was a few days over 32 weeks pregnant and thought the beach would be the perfect place to show off this new mom-bod.

***Watching them shuck the oysters, and hopefully a clam will open for some table salt!***

I arrived a day or two before Paul, seeing as he couldn't get off that much time to join us. He flew in the following day - I couldn't believe we actually had the chance to sneak off to someplace warm before the baby! It was perfect, we walked on the beach, laid in the sun and did a little shopping. We also had the chance to enjoy all of the excellent seafood that the area has to offer. Of course we stopped at the popular Dusty's Oyster Bar.

***Enjoying grilled scallops and raw oysters at Dusty’s!***

One evening we went over to visit with Uncle Tom and Judy for dinner. Paul's favorite dish is Ahi Tuna - and Uncle Tom is an excellent cook. We brought over some tuna steaks and enjoyed a dinner fit for a king. We started with some steamed mussels before the tuna steaks. The tuna was amazing and it paired perfectly with the fancy butter that I over-indulged in. I'm usually a very healthy eater, but when I tasted that seasoned butter, I couldn't resist smothering it all over my potatoes.

On the way home that night, I took the opportunity to show everyone how good I am with navigation and directions as I confidently pulled out of the driveway the wrong way. I went about 2 miles down the road until my Dad finally asked where I was going - haha! They all thought I was taking them to Dairy Queen, little did they know that I just have a terrible sense of direction. We laughed so hard, I almost peed my dads truck.

***Beautiful beaches of Panama City Beach.***

It really was the perfect weekend getaway. My big belly got a nice tan and Paul and I were able to spend a little quality time together without our long to-do list that awaits us at home. As always, good things must come to an end - Paul flew home Monday. I was fortunate enough to stay another day or two with my family before we made the long road trip back to Wisconsin. It was going to be a busy week ahead, so the rest and relaxation of the beach was exactly what the doctor ordered.

Panama City Beach

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