Our Florida Trip in a Nutshell

 Fun on Grandpa's Swing

 Strawberry Shortcake on the Patio Table

 Fun in the Sand

 Testing the waters

 Visit to the Alligator Farm

 Praying.  Oh wait, I think they're snoozing!

Visit to the market to bring some freshness home!



A Weekend Away

Remember this place?
We just can't stay away!

We spent a SCORCHING weekend with our cousins/friends...the little air conditioner and fan sure were appreciated!

...ditto on the pond...

I'm not sure how many times he jumped..but by the end of the weekend he was diving/flipping off of the dock. Swimming lessons sure helped him this year!

Thanks guys for sharing your vacation spot!

R&R and A Few Chigger Bites!

We were blessed to be able to spend a long weekend with my family. We stayed in some very nice, clean cabins (with A/C!)

Our Cabin - The Pioneer

Gathering around the map to try to help the late-er comers find their way. In the end, we weren't much help....this time the gps was better! The cabins are way back in and can be tricky to find!

Lots of canoe rides were taken on the private pond...thanks uncle and grandpa!

The girls hangin' out on the rafts...catching some rays!

Jump!

This is where the little boys spent the weekend...dumping sand into the water :)

We had a fun weekend together...lots of eating, swimming and R&R. If you ever need a relaxing getaway...I can give you a phone# and directions. This is our 3rd time to visit and we hope to be able to go again sometime!

Memories

When we were in Florida in February, the children picked up lots of shells. I tried to think of a fun way to keep a few. This is what we did:

I just picked up a couple of frames at the dollar store, used my new hot-glue gun (thanks mom!), and printed pics off the computer.

Now we can throw away all the leftover shells and have something to remind us of our trip. Cause you know the tans are long gone!

Life Through L's Eyes

L has never shown a whole lot of interest in taking pictures before. But the last couple days we were in Florida she kept asking to take pictures of different things. So here's a post to show what things look like through her eyes!

This picture was taken on the way home...she spent many hours looking at this adorable face!

Do your children have a camera? What age is a good age to let them start learning photography skills?

Florida

Well, I guess it's time to update. I've been negligent, I hear! We went to Florida in February to visit hubby's parents. We also spent some time on the Keys...relaxing!! I'll think I'll just post some pictures and call it good. Then move on with life!

To Grandma's, AT LAST!

I like this picture because it looks like they are carrying on quite the conversation.


Grilled Hamburgers, Corn on the Cob, Fresh-Picked Tomatoes, Avocado, and Strawberry Shortcake. Need I say more?

Hunting for shells

Little M was quite content to sit and play with the sand. He was quite mesmerized.

Beach where we stayed on the Keys

L's sandcastle. Complete with a moat and a well.

Tenth Avenue North in concert at Islamorada Community Church

He's a natural sunbather!

Up early to see the sunrise

Beautiful! If I had to describe this picture with one word, I think I would choose FREEDOM!

Little M cleaning out the strawberry bowl

Swinging on Grandpa's swing

L and I on our walk out to Black Point

Strawberry milkshakes, Strawberry sundaes, and cinnamon rolls for lunch at Knaus' Berry Farm

Celebrating with a balloon. LittleM's 2nd Birthday.

Our Alligator friend at Anhinga Trail

L with Grandpa Great

Happy Birthday!

We were blessed with a very relaxing trip. Beautiful weather and lots of fun times. Thanks Dad and Mom for letting us crash in on you!